Afraid

/əˈfɹeɪd/

adjective

  1. (usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

    He is afraid of death.

  2. Regretful, sorry.

    I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.

  3. (used with for) Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).

Synonyms: afeared, alarmed, anxious, apprehensive, fearful, timid, timorous, sorry

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