Afraid and Cool

Opposite meaning words

Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Usage example: Melissa is afraid of flying, so she takes a train from Boston to visit her brother in Chicago

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Cool is an antonym for afraid in topics: reluctant, fearful.

Cool adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.

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Afraid is an antonym for cool.

Nearby Words: coolness, coolly, cooler, cooled, cooling

Barry also has very deep pockets and isn't afraid to make really high bids if he thinks there's a cool collectible inside.

Source: Series / Storage Wars
Cool Old Guy: Scrooge McDuck — he's done it all, and isn't afraid to be called to prove that he's done it.

Source: Western Animation / DuckTales
One is cool and collected, but the other is afraid of heights, and is therefore panicky.

Source: Just For Fun / Heard Any Good Jokes Lately?

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