afraid

adjective
afraid \ ə-ˈfrād \ ə-ˈfred \
14th century{ds||1||}
  • filled with fear or apprehension
  • filled with concern or regret over an unwanted situation
  • having a dislike for something

afraid for

idiom
afraid for \
  • feeling fear or worry about (something or someone)

afraid not

idiom
afraid not \
  • —used as a polite way of making a negative statement when one wants to show regret at having to do so

afraid so

idiom
afraid so \
  • —used as a way of making an affirmative statement when one wants to show regret at having to do so

afraid to say

idiom
afraid to say \
  • —used as a way of expressing one's disappointment, regret, or sorrow
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