transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈfrād, Southern also ]
ə-ˈfred adjective
Etymology: Middle English affraied, from past participle of affraien to frighten — more at affray
Date: 14th century
1. : filled with fear or apprehension
afraid of machines
afraid for his job
2. : filled with concern or regret over an unwanted situation
I'm afraid I won't be able to go
3. : having a dislike for something
afraid of hard work
Synonyms: see fearful