afraid - Meaning in Marathi

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afraid - Meaning in Marathi

Definitions and Meaning of afraid in English

afraid adjective

1. filled with fear or apprehension

   Examples

   • "afraid even to turn his head"
   • "afraid for his life"
   • "afraid of snakes"
   • "afraid to ask questions"
   • "suddenly looked afraid"
2. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement

   Examples

   • "he was afraid he would have to let her go"
   • "I'm afraid I won't be able to come"
   • "I'm afraid you're wrong"
3. feeling worry or concern or insecurity

   Examples

   • "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict"
   • "She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"
   • "terribly afraid of offending someone"
4. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

   Examples

   • "afraid of hard work"
   • "afraid to show emotion"

Antonyms of afraid

fearless, unafraid

More matches for afraid

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