afraid
adjectives
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"
antonym
is similar to
in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
"apprehensive for one's life"; "apprehensive of danger"
is similar to
made afraid
"the frightened child cowered in the corner"; "too shocked and scared to move"
is similar to
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
"the hopeless hunted look on the prisoner's face"; "a glitter of apprehension in her hunted eyes"
is similar to
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
"became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted"
is similar to
so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified
"too numb with fear to move"
is similar to
deprived of courage and strength
"the steeplejack, exhausted and unnerved, couldn't hold on to his dangerous perch much longer"
is similar to
suffering from xenophobia; having abnormal fear or hatred of the strange or foreign
see also
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
"cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley
is an attribute of
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
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"
is similar to
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
"concerned parents of youthful offenders"; "was concerned about the future"; "we feel concerned about accomplishing the task at hand"; "greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child"
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"
is similar to
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
"concerned parents of youthful offenders"; "was concerned about the future"; "we feel concerned about accomplishing the task at hand"; "greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child"
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
"afraid of hard work"; "afraid to show emotion"
is similar to
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
"disinclined to say anything to anybody"
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