afraid
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
Example
“He is afraid of death.”
Other meanings
Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.
“I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.”
Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).
Word history
From Old French "effreer".
Where this comes from
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