Afraid and Uncertain

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Afraid

Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
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Uncertain and afraid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncertain" instead an adjective "Afraid".

Uncertain

Uncertain adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
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Afraid and uncertain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afraid" instead an adjective "Uncertain".
Nearby Words: uncertainty, uncertainly

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  • The father dies, completely uncertain and afraid of his son's future in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
    Source: Bittersweet Ending / Literature
  • Series / Documentary Now Absurd Phobia: Arturo's ability to run the restaurant after Juan is gone is uncertain because he's afraid of chickens.
    Source: Series / Documentary Now
  • Literature / The Little Vampire They are afraid of the sun and it remains uncertain if sun light would kill them, since the psychologist's desensibilisation program is never tested in practice.
    Source: Literature / The Little Vampire
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