afraid

(adjective)

filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement

All clip examples

• I'm afraid I must insist you don't come here again. (The Amazing Mr. X)
• I'm afraid under such hostile circumstances, any contact with a spirit world will be practically impossible. (The Amazing Mr. X)
• I'm afraid I won't be able to give you much time, Mr. Zinthrop. (The Wasp Woman)
• I'm afraid you're outwitted, Thomas. (Angel and the Badman)
• Well, I'm afraid we must be going. Michel! (Love Affair)
• ...we're looking for a man, and I'm afraid I don't know his name. (Scarlet Street)
• My dear, I'm afraid I've underestimated the alcoholic capacity of our guests. (The Last Time I Saw Paris)
• And I'm afraid I can't help you. (Scarlet Street)