Synonyms of afraid
22 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for afraid is worried. Other synonyms of afraid are scared, frightened, terrified, timid and horrified. The opposite of afraid is unafraid.
Synonyms and similar words for afraid
adjectiveImpressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
adjectiveRegretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- chickenCowardly.
- concerned
- creeped outExperiencing a creepy sensation; having been weirded out.
- frightenedAfraid; suffering from fear.
- fritFrightened.
- horrifiedStruck with horror.
- mortified
- panickedExperiencing or in a state of panic.
- scaredFeeling fear; afraid, frightened.
- shocked
- startledSurprised and slightly frightened.
- terrifiedExtremely frightened.
- worriedThinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
- wary
Opposite of afraid
Meaning of afraid
- adjective Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
- adjective Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.
- adjective Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).
afraid in other languages
Questions about synonyms of afraid
- What is another word for afraid?
- Afraid has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as worried, scared, frightened, terrified, timid, horrified, panicked and startled.
- What is the opposite of afraid?
- The opposite of afraid is unafraid.
- What does afraid mean?
- Afraid means impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
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