Definition of afraid

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  • afraid is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • afraid is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • afraid is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of afraid

  • feeling worry or concern or insecurity (adjective)

    Examples

    1. She was afraid that I might be embarrassed
    2. terribly afraid of offending someone
    3. I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict
  • filled with fear or apprehension (adjective)

    Examples

    1. afraid even to turn his head
    2. suddenly looked afraid
    3. afraid for his life
    4. afraid of snakes
    5. afraid to ask questions
  • filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement (adjective)

    Examples

    1. I'm afraid I won't be able to come
    2. he was afraid he would have to let her go
    3. I'm afraid you're wrong
  • having feelings of aversion or unwillingness (adjective)

    Examples

    1. afraid of hard work
    2. afraid to show emotion

See definition of afraid in Merriam Webster