Afeard Meaning in English
word
əˈfɪɹd
uh-FEERD
ɐfˈiəd
uh-FEE-uhd
Definition
An old or literary word meaning 'afraid' or 'scared'. It is rarely used in modern English except in poetry or in dialects.
Usage & Nuances
Highly archaic—only found in old texts, poetry, or some English dialects, especially in Northern England. Replace with 'afraid' or 'scared' in modern speech. Often appears in Shakespeare or folk tales.
Spanish: asustado (arcaico) - temeroso (arcaico)Portuguese (BR): assustado (arcaico) - amedrontado (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): assustado (arcaico) - amedrontado (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 害怕的（古語、詩歌用）Chinese (Traditional): 害怕的（古語、詩歌用）Hindi: डरा हुआ (पुरानी भाषा)Arabic: خائف (قديم أو أدبي)Bengali: ভীত - আতঙ্কিতRussian: устрашённый - устрашён (устар.)Japanese: 恐れている（古語・文学的）Vietnamese: sợ hãi (cổ, văn học)Korean: 두려워하는 (고어, 문학적)Turkish: korkar (edebi, eski kullanım)Urdu: خوف زدہ (قدیم، ادبی)Indonesian: takut (archaic/literatur) - ketakutan (lama)
Example Sentences
She was afeard of the storm that night.
basic
The child looked afeard in the dark room.
basic
Do not be afeard; come closer.
basic
He spoke as one afeard of his own shadow.
natural
"I am not afeard to face the truth," she declared.
natural
Folks round here are not easily afeard—they've seen it all.
natural