As a first-year, I was afraid to make any noise towards campus issues that I noticed.

He is a shy man, but he is not afraid of anything or anyone.

I am afraid they seem to think they own the roads.

I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.

I was afraid that to speak in front of a larger group of people.

I'm afraid there are a couple of problems.

Oh, I'm afraid it was sold out.

She was afraid the dog would get the family into trouble.

People the world over are afraid of a further plunge in oil prices.

The author is afraid that the Obama administration will end up micromanaging America's economy.

Cheating destroys self-respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty and afraid of getting caught.

She's afraid she won't be able to attend your class this afternoon though.

I'm afraid I can't come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon

I know, but I'm afraid I need another few days.

Well, I'm afraid we must wait until all the applications are in, in writing, and we'll then decide on the short list.

Kids should learn not to be afraid of monsters

Almost every child, on the first day he sets foot in a school building, is smarter, more curious, less afraid of what he doesn't know, better at finding and figuring things out, more confident, resourceful (机敏的), persistent and independent than he will ever be again in his schooling – or, unless he is very unusual and very lucky, for the rest of his life.

I am afraid I can't do that.

I'm afraid I won't fit in.

I'm afraid not, the stand-ins are already in use on line 6, and the ones from line 6 are being serviced.

Never afraid to talk up his own accomplishments, a boastful Careme made a fortune as wealthy families with social ambitions invited him to their kitchens.

When they interact, they aren't afraid to smell each other and will express themselves clearly and honestly. Once again, it seems we have a lot to learn from dogs.

They are afraid the normal social order will be paralyzed.

College faculty members are afraid that the pretext of moving students into the workforce might pose a threat to the core curriculum.

One reason why pension and health care reforms are slow in coming is that politicians are afraid of losing votes in the next election.

politicians are afraid of losing votes in the next election

He is not afraid of challenge.

I know I promise to drive you to the airport next Thursday, but I'm afraid something has come up.

I'm afraid to refuse to work, but I'm more afraid to expose my unborn child to the radiation.

But as a business strategy, I'm afraid there is no stopping.

I'm afraid you have to adhere to the assigned topic.

Yet, she noted, many young people are especially unwilling to take risks at school—afraid that one low test score or poor grade could cost them a spot at a selective university.

So don't be afraid to ask more personal questions.