Every person who is alone is alone because they are afraid of others.
Source: tatoeba (1367)
Afraid
/əˈfɹeɪd/
Synonyms for "afraid" (130 found)
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Closest matches (26)
Strong matches (39)
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Noun(2 words)
faint with fearfearing
Adjective(4 words)
Adjective(2 words)
Verb(1 words)
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How these synonyms differ
- fearful - 'Fearful' is slightly more formal and often describes a disposition, a fearful child, a fearful glance. It lingers where 'afraid' can be momentary.
- frightened - 'Frightened' implies a specific cause, something has actively startled or alarmed you. It's reactive where 'afraid' can be a standing condition.
- scared - 'Scared' is more colloquial and visceral, it's the immediate, gut-level reaction, while 'afraid' can be more considered or even polite.
- terrified - 'Terrified' is fear at its most extreme. The body takes over, freezing, shaking, fleeing. Save it for genuine moments of overwhelm.
- timid - 'Timid' is a personality trait rather than a reaction to danger. A timid person avoids risk habitually, not because something specific threatens them.
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Sample sentences
16 total sentences available.
I'm afraid to fall.
Source: tatoeba (1810)
Despite Trang's constant affirmations of love, Spenser is still afraid someday she will fall out of love with him.
Source: tatoeba (1908)
I'm afraid your plan will not work.
Source: tatoeba (17256)
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