using afraid I’m afraid of her thinking very negative about her life. I’m afraid of her seeing her life as a very bad life. I’m not afraid of their dog. I’m afraid of their dog biting my leg. Are you afraid that I’ll break your car? You mustn’t be afraid of trying new things if you want to get better. Don’t be afraid of talking if you want a job. Don’t be afraid of writing silly stuff. All famous imaginary stories are silly if you see them this way.