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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
Example
He was afraid of heights, feeling anxious and uneasy when standing on tall buildings or cliffs.
She was afraid of walking alone in the dark, feeling anxious about potential dangers lurking in the shadows.
02
worried about a possible danger, difficulty, or problem
Example
She ’s afraid that her application might get rejected.
If we do n’t leave now, I ’m afraid we might get stuck in traffic for hours.
03
filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
04
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
