afraid

Feeling worry or concern or insecurity.

“She was afraid that I might be embarrassed”

“terribly afraid of offending someone”

Filled with fear or apprehension.

“afraid even to turn his head”

“suddenly looked afraid”

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”

Having feelings of aversion or unwillingness.

“afraid of hard work”

“afraid to show emotion”