AFRAID

adj. 1 fearful, frightened, scared, intimidated, apprehensive, lily-livered, white-livered, terrified, panic-stricken, faint-hearted, weak-kneed, timid, timorous, nervous, anxious, jittery, on edge, edgy, jumpy; cowardly, pusillanimous, craven, Colloq yellow Don't be afraid, the dog won't bite you 2 sorry, unhappy, regretful, apologetic, rueful I'm afraid I cannot help you find a cheap flat in London