Brave is to fearless as scared is to fear
Antonyms: afraid, cautious, fearful, frightened, humble, meek, reticent, retiring, shy, timid
An antonym for brave is shy.
Antonym means opposite:So brave is OPPOSITE of afraid. You were correct!
Synonyms: adventurous, audacious, chin-up, chivalrous, confident, courageous, daring, dashing, dauntless, defiant, doughty, fearless, firm, foolhardy, forward, gallant, game, gritty, gutsy, hardy,...