afraid not

(I'm) afraid not.

and 'Fraid not.

I believe, regrettably, that the answer is no. (The apostrophe is not always shown.) Rachel: Can I expect any help with this problem? Henry: I'm afraid not. Andrew: Will you be there when I get there? Bill: Afraid not.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Attfield	['ætfi:ld]
Odilie	o-DEE-lee-ə	German (Archaic)
Iekika	-	Hawaiian
Iida	EE:-dah	Finnish
Honey	['hʌni]
Melita	-	Various