- 1
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.predicative
- He is afraid of death.
- He is afraid to ask her out.
- 2
Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.predicative
- I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.
- 3
Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).predicative
syn. afeared · afraid · alarmed · anxious · apprehensive · chicken · concerned · creeped out · fearful · frightened · frit · horrified
ant. brave · calm · unafraid