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phrase. Add to word list. A2. used to politely introduce bad news or disagreement: This is your room - it's rather small, I'm afraid. I don't agree at all, I'm afraid. I'm afraid you've completely misunderstood the question.
If you want to apologize to someone or to disagree with them in a polite way, you can say I'm afraid.
Used to politely introduce or soften a statement that may be unpleasant, upsetting, or disappointing. I'm afraid that your application has been rejected due to a failure to provide adequate documentation.
I’m afraid of speaking in public. I’m scared of dying. That’s how we use afraid and scared when talking about fear of an activity. Or what if you’re afraid or scared of something in the future? Well, then you can say, “I’m afraid,” or, “I’m scared to do something.”
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From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English I’m afraid spoken used to politely tell someone something that may annoy, upset, or disappoint them That’s the most we can offer you, I’m afraid. I’m afraid (that) I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong address. ‘Is she very ill?’ ‘I’m afraid so (=yes).’ ‘Did you see him ...
B1. frightened or worried: He's scared of spiders. I'm scared of tell ing her what really happened. He's scared to tell her what really happened. I was scared (= very worried) (that) you might not be there. I was scared stiff (= extremely frightened). She had a scared look on her face. Synonyms.
