half afraid

Examples (10)

• He was half afraid to look at her.
• The little girl was half afraid, half curious about the stray cat.
• She stood before the board, half afraid of their reaction and half excited by the opportunity.
• Peeking over the cliff's edge, he felt half afraid and half exhilarated.
• I'm half afraid of what might happen next, but I can't wait to find out.
• He opened the email, half afraid to read the results.
• She sounded half afraid, yet her voice held a note of determination.
• I was half afraid to ask, fearing the answer but needing to know.
• He'll be half afraid to start his new job, but also eager for the challenge.
• With a whisper, half afraid and half hopeful, she asked if he was leaving.