Definitions
adjective
feeling worry or concern or insecurity
“She was afraid that I might be embarrassed”
adjective
filled with fear or apprehension
“afraid even to turn his head”
adjective
filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
“I'm afraid I won't be able to come”
adjective
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
“afraid of hard work”
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