Main Entry: afraid

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈfrād, Southern also ə-ˈfred\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English affraied, from past participle of affraien to frighten — more at affray

Date: 14th century

1 : filled with fear or apprehension <afraid of machines> <afraid for his job>
2 : filled with concern or regret over an unwanted situation <I'm afraid I won't be able to go>
3 : having a dislike for something <afraid of hard work>

synonyms see fearful