afraid vs brave

Definitions

adjective

1. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
2. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
3. feeling worry or concern or insecurity
4. filled with fear or apprehension

Examples

I'm afraid he is guilty of a good deal of invention.

I'm afraid that's my training; always reconnoitre thoroughly.

He is not afraid of letting go of responsibilities and you being his emotional anchor.

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Definitions

verb

1. face and withstand with courage

noun

1. a North American Indian warrior
2. people who are brave

adjective

1. invulnerable to fear or intimidation
2. brightly colored and showy
3. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

Examples

The two brave warriors are about to be absorbed.

It was a brave gamble, a bid for power, by an ambitious, clever and canny politician who saw his career facing a premature end.

The heroic deeds of this brave and noble Irishman have brought honour and glory to his native land.

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