Afraid
adjective
Feeling fear or worry.
I'm afraid of spiders
Often appears as...
- i'm afraid of...
- i'm afraid that...
adjective
Used to politely say that you disagree, or that something is not possible.
I'm afraid your application has been rejected
Often appears as...
- i'm afraid that...
- i'm afraid you...
adverb
Used to show regret or apology.
I'm afraid I can't make it to your party
Often appears as...
- i'm afraid i...
- i'm afraid we...
adjective
Feeling fear or worry.
I'm afraid of spiders
Often appears as...
- i'm afraid of...
- i'm afraid that...
adjective
Used to politely say that you disagree, or that something is not possible.
I'm afraid your application has been rejected
Often appears as...
- i'm afraid that...
- i'm afraid you...
adverb
Used to show regret or apology.
I'm afraid I can't make it to your party
Often appears as...
- i'm afraid i...
- i'm afraid we...
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Fear
Directly communicates personal fears or concerns about specific things or situations.
I'm afraid of heights, so I avoid tall buildings.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Rational
Fears can be irrational; 'afraid' doesn't necessarily imply the fear is logical.
I'm afraid of the dark even though I know it's safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Fear of Actions
'Afraid' can also refer to the fear of doing something, not just of something existing.
She's afraid to speak in public.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Fear
Directly communicates personal fears or concerns about specific things or situations.
I'm afraid of heights, so I avoid tall buildings.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Rational
Fears can be irrational; 'afraid' doesn't necessarily imply the fear is logical.
I'm afraid of the dark even though I know it's safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Fear of Actions
'Afraid' can also refer to the fear of doing something, not just of something existing.
She's afraid to speak in public.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Fear
Directly communicates personal fears or concerns about specific things or situations.
I'm afraid of heights, so I avoid tall buildings.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Rational
Fears can be irrational; 'afraid' doesn't necessarily imply the fear is logical.
I'm afraid of the dark even though I know it's safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Fear of Actions
'Afraid' can also refer to the fear of doing something, not just of something existing.
She's afraid to speak in public.
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Your body language may...
I was so afraid of being found out the next day that I called her and said, "I'm quitting." She was like, "You are not quitting, because I took a gamble on you, and you're staying. You're going to stay, and this is what you're going to do. You are going to fake it. You're going to do every talk that you ever get asked to do. You're just going to do it and do it and do it,
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Expanding our definition...
do that we roped in someone who knows a thing or two about virality it's just like a monetary thing you just yes yes I'm afraid you owe me no I am actually going to buzz off stage and leave you sitting here not feeling awkward because I would like to welcome to the stage
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What is bipolar...
and electroconvulsive therapy, which works like a carefully controlled seizure in the brain, is sometimes used as an emergency treatment. Some bipolar patients reject treatment because they're afraid it will dim their emotions and destroy their creativity.
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Hair-Raising Hyena...
us because that's where the sound's coming from we'll kill the sound as soon as we see them okay i trust you i think i'm in your hands so let's do this let's do this awesome let's go i'm excited and a little bit afraid right now
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Why should you read...
But while the characters and their psychologies are gripping, Tolstoy is not afraid to interrupt the narrative to pose insightful questions about history. Why do wars start? What are good battlefield tactics?
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
A lot of our participants, it's their first time putting on a wet suit, it's their first time going in the water, and so they sign up 'cause they're like afraid of the ocean.
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Where do superstitions...
Are you afraid of black cats? Would you open an umbrella indoors? And how do you feel about the number thirteen? Whether or not you believe in them,
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Vampires: Folklore,...
Good evening! What's the matter? Are you afraid of vampires? He he, no need to worry,
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Incredible Animal...
These crabs seem to be afraid of the water.
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Crab vs Eel vs Octopus PIPE...
these crabs seem to be afraid of the water
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Your body language may...
I was so afraid of being found out the next day that I called her and said, "I'm quitting." She was like, "You are not quitting, because I took a gamble on you, and you're staying. You're going to stay, and this is what you're going to do. You are going to fake it. You're going to do every talk that you ever get asked to do. You're just going to do it and do it and do it,
Video examples
Expanding our definition...
do that we roped in someone who knows a thing or two about virality it's just like a monetary thing you just yes yes I'm afraid you owe me no I am actually going to buzz off stage and leave you sitting here not feeling awkward because I would like to welcome to the stage
Video examples
What is bipolar...
and electroconvulsive therapy, which works like a carefully controlled seizure in the brain, is sometimes used as an emergency treatment. Some bipolar patients reject treatment because they're afraid it will dim their emotions and destroy their creativity.
Video examples
Hair-Raising Hyena...
us because that's where the sound's coming from we'll kill the sound as soon as we see them okay i trust you i think i'm in your hands so let's do this let's do this awesome let's go i'm excited and a little bit afraid right now
Video examples
Why should you read...
But while the characters and their psychologies are gripping, Tolstoy is not afraid to interrupt the narrative to pose insightful questions about history. Why do wars start? What are good battlefield tactics?
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
A lot of our participants, it's their first time putting on a wet suit, it's their first time going in the water, and so they sign up 'cause they're like afraid of the ocean.
Video examples
Where do superstitions...
Are you afraid of black cats? Would you open an umbrella indoors? And how do you feel about the number thirteen? Whether or not you believe in them,
Video examples
Vampires: Folklore,...
Good evening! What's the matter? Are you afraid of vampires? He he, no need to worry,
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Incredible Animal...
These crabs seem to be afraid of the water.
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Crab vs Eel vs Octopus PIPE...
these crabs seem to be afraid of the water
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Quote examples
Bill Gates
American Businessman
At Microsoft there are lots of brilliant ideas but the image is that they all come from the top - I'm afraid that's not quite right.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me.
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Woody Allen
American Director
I'm not afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens.
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John D. Rockefeller
American Businessman
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm not afraid to write my feelings in songs.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I'm not afraid to look bad on the screen.
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Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
I've never been afraid to fail.
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John Wooden
American Coach
I'm not afraid to die.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
At Microsoft there are lots of brilliant ideas but the image is that they all come from the top - I'm afraid that's not quite right.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me.
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Woody Allen
American Director
I'm not afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens.
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John D. Rockefeller
American Businessman
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm not afraid to write my feelings in songs.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I'm not afraid to look bad on the screen.
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Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
I've never been afraid to fail.
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John Wooden
American Coach
I'm not afraid to die.
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