RhymeZone: afraid definitions

Definitions of afraid:

adjective: having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
Example: "Afraid of hard work"
adjective: filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
Example: "I'm afraid I won't be able to come"
adjective: feeling worry or concern or insecurity
Example: "She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"

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