Definition of afraid

• filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"
• filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement; "Im afraid I wont be able to come"; "he was afraid he would have to let her go"; "Im afraid youre wrong"
• feeling worry or concern or insecurity; "She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"; "terribly afraid of offending someone"; "I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict"