Antonyms / Opposite Words

Opposite of Afraid, Antonym of Afraid, 20 Opposite Words For Afraid

Meaning; Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.

Opposites of Afraid

brave
gritty
stout
nervy
spunky
plucky
courage
imprudent
adventurous
doughty
gutsy
reckless
indomitable
strong
audacious
foolhardy
lionhearted
gallant
heroic
intrepid

Synonym for Afraid

afraid of
shy
atremble
scared
frightened
terrified
awestruck
windy

Example Sentences

Are you afraid of Tom?
I’m afraid it’ll rain.
I am afraid of dogs.

Most Common Opposite Words List

already – not yet
argue – agree
arrest – free
arrival – departure
arrive – depart
busy – lazy
buy – sell
calm – excited
careful – careless
careless – careful
catch – miss
ceiling – floor
defend – attack
empty – full
fix – break
flat – hilly
harvest – plant
humid – dry
hungry – thirsty
husband – wife
ose – win
loser – winner
loud – quiet
ever – always
new – ancient
occupied – vacant
odd – even
off – on
resent – past
private – public
sad – happy
sadness – happiness
safe – dangerous
safety – danger
thin – thick
useless – useful
vacant – occupied
valley – mountain
omen – men
yes – no
young – old