almost afraid

Examples (10)

• She was tense, almost afraid to open the letter.
• He sounded almost afraid to voice his true opinion in the meeting.
• The child looked up at the tall stranger, almost afraid to ask for help.
• Her hand trembled as she reached for the doorknob, almost afraid of what she might find inside.
• I'm almost afraid to see my exam results tomorrow.
• He lived in a state of constant anxiety, almost afraid of his own shadow.
• "I was almost afraid to answer the phone, thinking it was bad news," she admitted.
• Despite his brave words, you could see in his eyes that he was almost afraid to take the next step.
• The cat peered over the edge of the sofa, almost afraid to jump down.
• Looking back, I realize I was almost afraid of success and what it would mean for my life.