afraid(p)

filled with fear or apprehension

"afraid even to turn his head"; " suddenly looked afraid"; " afraid for his life"; " afraid of snakes"; " afraid to ask questions"

filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement

"I'm afraid I won't be able to come"; " he was afraid he would have to let her go"; " I'm afraid you're wrong"

feeling worry or concern or insecurity

"She was afraid that I might be embarrassed"; " terribly afraid of offending someone"; " I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict"

having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

"afraid of hard work"; " afraid to show emotion"