Adjectives that take the preposition of

Adjectives that take the preposition ofA large number of adjectives take the preposition ‘of’ after them.. Acquitted of The jury acquitted him of the murder.. Apprised of He has not been

Adjectives that take the preposition of

A large number of adjectives take the preposition ‘of’ after them

Here is a quick list of them

Accused of

She accused me of killing her cat

Acquitted of

The jury acquitted him of the murder

Afraid of

I am afraid of spiders

Apprehensive of

I am apprehensive of the risks

Apprised of

He has not been apprised of the death of his brother

Assured of

We are assured of his help

Aware of

I am not aware of the latest developments

Bereft of

The refugees are bereft of their happiness

Cautious of

He was cautious of the danger he faced

Certain of

He is certain of success

Characteristic of

What are the characteristic colors of autumn?

Composed of

Water is composed of oxygen and hydrogen

Confident of

I am quite confident of success

Convicted of

He is convicted of murder

Convinced of

I am convinced of my innocence

Deprived of

She was deprived of her share in the property

Desirous of

He is desirous of fame

Devoid of

The story was devoid of wit

Diffident of

He is diffident of his ability to do it

Envious of

She is envious of her rich neighbor

Fond of

She is quite fond of her grandchildren

Guilty of

He is found guilty of forgery

Ignorant of

He is ignorant of the consequences of his actions

Informed of

Have you been informed of his decision to quit?

Proud of

He is quite proud of his daughter

Sure of

Are you sure of your success?

Suspicious of

I am suspicious of your intentions

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