Synonyms for afraid

Other words for “afraid”, grouped by meaning.

We found 24 synonyms for “afraid”. The most common are acrophobic, afeard, aghast, agoraphobic, alarmed.

adjective filled with fear or apprehension

Oppositesunafraid

adjective filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement

adjective feeling worry or concern or insecurity

adjective having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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