Afraid: meaning, definitions and examples
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afraid
[ əˈfreɪd ]
feeling
feeling fear or anxiety; frightened
Synonyms
anxious, fearful, nervous, scared, terrified
Examples of usage
- She was afraid of the dark.
- He was afraid to ask for help.
- I'm afraid I can't make it to the party.
- The loud noise made the dog afraid.
- She avoided the haunted house because she was afraid.
concerned
feeling worry or concern about a possible event or situation
Synonyms
apprehensive, concerned, distressed, uneasy, worried
Examples of usage
- I'm afraid he won't like the gift.
- She's afraid her presentation won't go well.
Translations
Translations of the word "afraid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 com medo
🇮🇳 डर
🇩🇪 ängstlich
🇮🇩 takut
🇺🇦 наляканий
🇵🇱 przestraszony
🇯🇵 怖い (kowai)
🇫🇷 effrayé
🇪🇸 asustado
🇹🇷 korkmuş
🇰🇷 두려운 (duryeoun)
🇸🇦 خائف
🇨🇿 vyděšený
🇸🇰 vystrašený
🇨🇳 害怕的 (hàipà de)
🇸🇮 prestrašen
🇮🇸 hræddur
🇰🇿 қорыққан
🇬🇪 შეშინებული
🇦🇿 qorxmuş
🇲🇽 asustado
Word origin
The word 'afraid' originated from the Middle English word 'afered', which meant frightened or scared. It has roots in Old English and Germanic languages. Over time, the word evolved to its current form 'afraid' in Modern English. The concept of fear and being afraid has been a fundamental aspect of human emotion and survival throughout history, with expressions of fear playing a significant role in art, literature, and psychology.