How do you sign “Afraid” in ASL?
AFRAID: AFRAID in American Sign Language (ASL) names the feeling that something bad is coming. Watch the video and animation below to see it signed.
Where does AFRAID come up in conversation?
AFRAID surfaces in scary movies, spider sightings, and honest conversations about big changes. Facial expression carries half the meaning here, as it does across the feeling signs.
It appears in Lesson 92 of Book 3 with the emotions set.
📖 AFRAID is taught in Lesson 92 of ASL 201: Telling Stories — Book 3 of the 216-Day Challenge →
Responses