Words similar to afraid

Example sentences for: afraid

How can you use “afraid” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

But fashion has been without honor in the English-speaking world for so long that we are afraid to take it seriously--solemnly, yes, as we take so many things, but not with ordinary seriousness.
Why be afraid of the silicon brain?
Woma, woma [afraid]!
For a day or two I was almost afraid to speak at all, until I narrowed down to the words mentioned above.
I'm afraid to step out of the car.