Afraid - Definition
afraid
adj 1: filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn
his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his
life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"
[ant: fearless, unafraid(p)]
2: filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an
unpleasant statement; "I'm afraid I won't be able to come";
"he was afraid he would have to let her go"; "I'm afraid
you're wrong"
3: feeling worry or concern or insecurity; "She was afraid that
I might be embarrassed"; "terribly afraid of offending
someone"; "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase
of the conflict"
4: having feelings of aversion or unwillingness; "afraid of hard
work"; "afraid to show emotion"