1. feeling fear or anxiety about something that might happen or might be true
2. worried or concerned that something undesirable will happen
3. reluctant or unwilling to do something because of possible consequences

Examples

• She was afraid of spiders and refused to go into the basement.
• I’m afraid we might be late for the meeting.
• The children were afraid to walk home alone in the dark.
• He’s afraid of flying, so he always travels by car.
• I’m afraid I can’t help you with that problem.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand.
• She was afraid that her parents would be angry about her grades.