Afraid meaning

What does “afraid” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“afraid” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: filled with fear or apprehension.

afraid

filled with fear or apprehension
“afraid even to turn his head”
“suddenly looked afraid”
Oppositesunafraid
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”
feeling worry or concern or insecurity
“She was afraid that I might be embarrassed”
“terribly afraid of offending someone”
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
“afraid of hard work”
“afraid to show emotion”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University