Afraid and Sorry

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Afraid

Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
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Sorry is a synonym for afraid in reluctant topic. In some cases you can use "Sorry" instead an adjective "Afraid".

Sorry

Sorry adjective - Arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust.
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Afraid is a synonym for sorry in regretful topic. Sometimes you can use "Afraid" instead an adjective "Sorry".
Nearby Words: sorrow, sorriness

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  • Played for Laughs, obviously.Faulerro: I’m afraid to say the Amiibo gag will never ever diiiie, sorry Luke!
    Source: Podcast / Rocher Hotel
  • Radio / The Burkiss Way Well now Studio, I'm very sorry we can't actually pay you for this guest appearance in The Burkiss Way, but I'm afraid I haven't got enough Polos to go round!
    Source: Radio / The Burkiss Way
  • Shopkeeper: I'm sorry, I'd love to be of assistance, but I'm afraid I speak no English.
    Source: Faux Fluency
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Sorry and Afraid. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/afraid/sorry
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