1. (

• afraid

) 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" ;

2. (

• afraid

) 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" ;

3. (

• afraid ,

) 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" ;

4. (

• afraid

) having feelings of aversion or unwillingness; "afraid of hard work"; "afraid to show emotion" ;