Difference between Horrified and Afraid

What is the difference between Horrified and Afraid?

Horrified as an adjective is struck with horror. while Afraid as an adjective is impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Struck with horror.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease; to cause to experience horror.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.regretful, sorry

Example sentence: If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron.

We hope you now know whether to use Horrified or Afraid in your sentence.