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afraid
01
getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen
02
worried about a possible danger, difficulty, or problem
03
filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
04
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
afraid
adj
unafraid
adj
unafraid
adj
Example
She was afraid of spiders, experiencing a sense of fear and panic whenever she saw one.
He was afraid of flying, experiencing a sense of fear and unease when boarding an airplane.
She was afraid of walking alone in the dark, feeling anxious about potential dangers lurking in the shadows.
He was afraid of heights, feeling anxious and uneasy when standing on tall buildings or cliffs.
They were afraid of the dark, feeling anxious and uncomfortable when the lights were off.
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