Definition: 1. Filled with fear or apprehension. 2. Filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement. 3. Feeling worry or concern or insecurity. 4. Having feelings of aversion or unwillingness.
Use 'afraid' in a sentence:
1. 'I'm afraid not,' he said regretfully.
2. They were afraid the dam wouldn't hold.
3. He is afraid of hurting Bessy's feelings.
4. I was afraid of the other boys.
5. He was afraid of losing his independence.
6. I can't help you, I'm afraid.
7. And that's what you're afraid of.
8. I'm afraid I'm not quite with you.
9. Not a very creditable attitude, I'm afraid.
10. It was vital to show that he was not afraid.
11. She was afraid to open the door.
12. She was afraid of upsetting her parents.
13. I'm afraid Paul has gone raving mad.
14. He's no better, I'm afraid to say.
15. Are you afraid of spiders?
16. I'm afraid you've been had.
17. She was afraid of going mad.
18. I'm afraid I completely misread the situation.
19. I'm afraid the other company has topped your offer.
20. I'm afraid something urgent has come up.
21. She seemed a little afraid of going inside.
22. I'm afraid I never wrote back.
23. I'm afraid you guessed wrong.
24. I'm afraid that it's not finished yet.
25. He was afraid of hurting my feelings.
26. Don't be afraid to ask if you don't understand.
27. I'm afraid this cake has turned out very dry.
28. I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you.
29. She did not seem at all afraid.
30. You coward! What are you afraid of?
31. I'm afraid you leave me no choice.
32. I'm afraid I've let the garden go this year.
33. I'm afraid we can't come.
34. She stayed at home, afraid to show her face.
35. I'm afraid I'm not a very serious person.
36. I'm afraid I haven't got any spare cash.
37. I've always been afraid of the dark.
38. Are the children afraid of the dark?
39. We can't answer any questions, I'm afraid.
40. People are often afraid of things they don't understand.
41. I'm afraid geography is not my strong suit.
42. I'm afraid I'm a little short this month.
43. There's nothing to be afraid of.
44. Aren't you afraid (that) you'll fall?
45. Most animals are afraid of fire.
46. They had already fired three people and he was afraid for his job.
47. I'm afraid it's a rather long story.
48. I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration.
49. They are afraid of losing their national identity.
50. Of course I'm not afraid!
51. I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night.
