Afraid
Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- She started off avoiding participating in school a lot and was much too shy, slow and afraid of other people to do anything on her own, only following instructions or advice.
Source: Grew a Spine - Hercules: Pain and Panic are comical, slow-witted twerps and very afraid of their boss, the death god Hades.
Source: Vile Villain, Laughable Lackey -
Ditzy Genius: Amane is brilliant, but shes also incredibly clumsy, slow paced, forgets to eat and is building a glider despite being afraid of heights.
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