Associations to the word «Afraid»

AFRAID, adjective. (usually used predicatively, not attributively) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

AFRAID, adjective. (colloquial) regretful, sorry

AFRAID OF ONE'S OWN SHADOW, adjective. Exceptionally timid.

AFRAID, adjective. Filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions".

AFRAID, adjective. Filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement; "I'm afraid I won't be able to come"; "he was afraid he would have to let her go"; "I'm afraid you're wrong".

AFRAID, adjective. Feeling worry or concern or insecurity; "She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"; "terribly afraid of offending someone"; "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict".

AFRAID, adjective. Having feelings of aversion or unwillingness; "afraid of hard work"; "afraid to show emotion".