Dictionary Check: afraid

"afraid" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

adjective

filled with fear or apprehension

Example: "afraid even to turn his head"
Antonyms:
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"
adjective

having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

Example: "afraid of hard work"

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