afraid
/əˈfɹeɪd/
/əˈfɹeɪd/
adjective
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(usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
"He is afraid of death."
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Regretful, sorry.
"I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter."
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(used with for) Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).
Synonyms:
afeared, alarmed, anxious, apprehensive, fearful, timid, timorous, sorry