really afraid

Frequency: 8.5150.0 per million words

Emphasizes the truth or genuineness of the fear.

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Examples (10)

  • I was really afraid when the lights went out during the storm.
  • Are you really afraid of a tiny spider?
  • The little boy looked really afraid when he saw the big dog.
  • If you're really afraid of public speaking, you should practice in front of a mirror first.
  • She admitted that she had been really afraid to travel alone for the first time.
  • He confessed he'll be really afraid before his big presentation tomorrow.
  • It's not just nerves; I am really afraid that I might fail the exam.
  • Even the bravest explorers become really afraid when faced with a grizzly bear.
  • He was really afraid of commitment, which is why he ended the relationship.
  • The patient sounded really afraid when describing his recurring nightmare.