Definition of "afraid" in İngilizce

adjective

1. Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

   • He is afraid of death.
   • He is afraid to ask her out.
   • He is afraid of the future.
   • I’m not afraid of telling / to tell you the truth: I'm reluctant to go in you car because I’m too afraid of crashing.

2. Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation. [with that (+ clause) or clause; or with so or not]

   • I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.

3. Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something). [with for]