afraid

adjective

Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something). [with for]

Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation. [with that (+ clause) or clause; or with so or not]

Roots

pax-fraid · Latin · peace

Synonyms for afraid

scaredadj frightenedadj fearfuladj terrifiedadj intimidatedadj apprehensiveadj timidadj timorousadj faintheartedadj spookedv skittishadj cowedv dauntedadj hesitantadj anxiousadj

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Where does afraid come from?

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