afraid

afraid has 5 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• p. a.. Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive.
• a.. 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"
• a.. 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"
• a.. 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"
• a.. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness; "afraid of hard work"; "afraid to show emotion"