Afraid and Retentive

Opposite meaning words

Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

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Retentive is an antonym for afraid.

Retentive adjective - Having the capacity to retain something.

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Afraid is an antonym for retentive in strong topic.

Nearby Word: retention

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Retentive and Afraid. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/afraid/retentive

Afraid & Retentive. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/afraid/retentive>.

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