Definitions for afraid

afraid a·fraid

Spelling: [uh-freyd]
IPA: /əˈfreɪd/

Afraid is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 85 anagrams from letters in afraid (aadfir).

Definitions for afraid

adjective

  1. feeling fear; filled with apprehension:
  2. feeling regret, unhappiness, or the like:
  3. feeling reluctance, unwillingness, distaste, or the like:

Origin of afraid

variant spelling of affrayed, past participle of affray to disturb, frighten

Examples for afraid

afraid the Korean secret police would not believe his kidnapping story, Shin settled in Hollywood.

Lynch was surely not afraid of showing disrespect to the mayor.

“I am afraid he is past ransom,” said the youth, shaking his head.

But we are afraid and we wonder to ourselves who will be next.

I'm afraid of myself, even in spite of our affairs being so bad.

That he is afraid to trust banks, and hides his money in the earth.

"I am afraid I should make a poor hand at it," said Mrs. Rushton, smiling.

As soon as this attack [happened], Paris citizens came together to show were are not afraid, we are Charlie Hebdo.

Philothea has glided from the apartment, as if afraid to remain in my presence.

Are you excited, nervous, afraid, all of the above for the new Star Wars films?

Word Value for afraid
Scrable

10

Words with friends

10

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