afraid

Korkmuş; endişeli

Feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something unpleasant will happen.

• I'm afraid of spiders.
• She was afraid to walk home alone at night.
• Don't be afraid to ask for help.
• Many voters remain afraid that economic instability will undermine pension systems, despite reassurances from government financial analysts.
• Conservation biologists are afraid that habitat fragmentation may accelerate species extinction rates faster than current models predict.
• Graduate students often feel afraid to challenge established theories during seminars, though critical discourse is essential for academic progress.

Eş anlamlılar: frightened, scared, fearful, terrified, anxious, worried

Zıt anlamlılar: brave, fearless, confident, unafraid, bold

Üzgünüm; maalesef (kibarca)

Used politely to say something regrettable or to express reluctance.

• I'm afraid I can't help you with that.
• We're afraid the store is closed today.
• I'm afraid she's not available right now.

Eş anlamlılar: sorry, regretful