afraid


Meanings

  • filled with fear or apprehension;
    • "afraid even to turn his head"
    • "suddenly looked afraid"
    • "afraid for his life"
    • "afraid of snakes"
    • "afraid to ask questions"
  • 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"
    • "I'm afraid you're wrong"
  • feeling worry or concern or insecurity;
    • "She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"
    • "terribly afraid of offending someone"
    • "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict"
  • having feelings of aversion or unwillingness;
    • "afraid of hard work"
    • "afraid to show emotion"
  • AFRAID adj filled with apprehension

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 10

afraid is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

afraid is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

afraid is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 10

afraid is a valid Words With Friends word