'fraid 'fraid /ˈfreɪd/

adjective

1. [Non-standard] Filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement  ( 'fraid [Non-standard] , afraid )
   filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
    I'm afraid I won't be able to come
   I'm afraid I won't be able to come
    He was afraid he would have to let her go
   he was afraid he would have to let her go
    I'm afraid you're wrong
   I'm afraid you're wrong