😨afraid

adjective
/əˈfreɪd/

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example Sentences

She was afraid of the dark.

Example Expressions

afraid of one's own shadow

Synonyms

fearful, scared, frightened, anxious, nervous

Antonyms

brave, confident, fearless

Collocations

afraid of, terribly afraid, afraid to ask, afraid that

More Example Sentences

I'm afraid I can't meet you. Something urgent has come up.

I'm afraid today isn't good for me. Can we do it on Friday?

I'm afraid I can't meet you. Something important has come up.

I'm afraid tomorrow isn't good for me. Can we do it on Friday?

I'm afraid Thursday isn't good for me. Can we do it on Friday?

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid while explaining to the parents why the vaccine is important

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid while explaining to the parents why the vaccine is important and keeping careful records of every dose administered

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid while explaining to the parents why the vaccine is important and keeping careful records of every dose administered so that no child is missed or given a duplicate shot

A nurse vaccinates children at a small village clinic during a government health campaign that aims to protect children from common diseases and she greets each child with a gentle smile to help them feel comfortable and less afraid while explaining to the parents why the vaccine is important and keeping careful records of every dose administered so that no child is missed or given a duplicate shot and the community stays healthy and safe throughout the year.

Related Vocabularies

following one after the other in an uninterrupted sequence
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial
more desirable or suitable; better than something else

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