Afraid

usgb/əˈfreɪd/
adjective

Feeling fear or worry.

I'm afraid of spiders
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Often appears as...

  • i'm afraid of...
  • i'm afraid that...
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Expressing Fear

Directly communicates personal fears or concerns about specific things or situations.

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I'm afraid of heights, so I avoid tall buildings.
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Not Always Rational

Fears can be irrational; 'afraid' doesn't necessarily imply the fear is logical.

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I'm afraid of the dark even though I know it's safe.
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Fear of Actions

'Afraid' can also refer to the fear of doing something, not just of something existing.

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She's afraid to speak in public.
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