afraid

/ɐfɹˈe‍ɪd/

/əˈfɹeɪd/

afraid

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

worried about a possible danger, difficulty, or problem

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

having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

Examples

1. My friend is afraid he might go down with the flu.

2. I’m afraid I’ll have to pass on that offer of coffee.

3. I'm afraid I have to disagree with your interpretation of the data.

4. I was afraid he was going to hit me.