"I'm afraid" meaning in All languages combined

See I'm afraid on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} I'm afraid
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I'm, afraid.
    Sense id: en-I'm_afraid-en-phrase-AV5Ttqbe
  2. Used to politely introduce a disappointment or disagreement.
    Sense id: en-I'm_afraid-en-phrase-3GHpRwcD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 22 78 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 15 85 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 10 90
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  "word": "I'm afraid"
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