Afraid and Gritty

Opposite meaning words

Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

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Gritty is an antonym for afraid.

Gritty adjective - Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency.

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Afraid is an antonym for gritty in topics: brave, granular.

Nearby Words: grit, gritted, gritting

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