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Discover LudwigThe phrase "afraid to connect with" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing feelings of fear or hesitation about forming relationships or engaging with others.
Example: "She was afraid to connect with her new colleagues, fearing they might not accept her."
Alternatives: "hesitant to engage with" or "reluctant to bond with".
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Too often in the city, Mr. Maldonado said, people are afraid to connect with others, afraid that someone will take advantage.
Don't be afraid to connect with your early days of life by swinging, jump roping, or even some hopscotch with a sibling.
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Mr. Miller has called it "an Eastern western" and describes its subject as "people trying to connect and afraid to connect," people with "an unrequited longing for something they couldn't name".
For everyone else, the tale of two pathologically shy chocolate makers who are meant for each other but are too afraid to connect is a mug of warm cocoa with marshmallow topping that produces a comfy feel-good glow.
OSI leaders are not afraid to connect their leadership in the corporate domain with the impact they have on the lives of their employees at work, at home and beyond.
Carnegie was not afraid to connect his message to new ideas.
I mostly avoided the old Guitar Hero video games, primarily because I was afraid that any inability to connect with their simplified interpretation of guitar playing, as showcased before an audience of peers, would only highlight my ineptitude with musical instruments—even pretend ones plugged into games consoles.
Later, he was unwilling to connect with people because he was afraid to interact with the rich.
He's the one that kept us kind of together last season...who at least tried to connect with Lee Evans and Terrell...who wasn't afraid to throw the ball farther than 5 yards.
Some people aren't able to connect with others because they are too guarded or too afraid to really be vulnerable with other people.
For Lee, who first worked with Eminem on the "Not Afraid" video in 2010, the augmented reality app is a first step for what could become a broader portal to connect with fans.
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