Afraid
Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
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Before the first season was finished, the sketch comedy part of the show came to dominate — thanks, in no small part, to the episode hosted by Richard Pryor, which also established SNL as the comedy that wasn't afraid of tackling edgy issues with humor.
Source: Series / Saturday Night Live
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