Afraid
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Definition –
adj. – feeling fear; frightened because you think that you might be hurt or suffer
adj. – filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
adj. – feeling worried or concern or insecurity
adj. – used to politely tell someone bad news or to politely disagree with someone
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In Hindi – adj. डरा हुआ/भयभीत (Dara huA/bhayabhit), भयभीत (bhayabhit), डरावना (Daravana), खेद (khed), डरपोक (Darapok), चिंतित (chinatit).
Synonym – anxious, apprehensive, frightened, nervous, scared, shocked, suspicious, timid.
Antonym – brave, calm, unafraid, unworried, bold, cool, eager, confident, fearless.
Cognate Words – Conjugate – afraid.
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