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apprehensive

[ˌæprɪˈhensɪv]

apprehensive Definition

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Using apprehensive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "apprehensive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was apprehensive about the surgery.

  • Example

    He felt apprehensive before the job interview.

  • Example

    I'm apprehensive about meeting his parents for the first time.

apprehensive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for apprehensive

Antonyms for apprehensive

Phrases with apprehensive

  • feeling anxious or fearful about something

    Example

    She was apprehensive of the dark alley and walked quickly through it.

  • feeling anxious or fearful about something

    Example

    He was apprehensive about the upcoming exam and studied hard for it.

  • a state of anxiety or fearfulness

    Example

    The apprehensive mood in the room was palpable as they waited for the test results.

Origins of apprehensive

from Latin 'apprehendere', meaning 'to seize'

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Summary: apprehensive in Brief

'Apprehensive' [ˌæprɪˈhensɪv] is an adjective that describes feeling anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen. It is often used to describe feelings before a significant event, such as a surgery or job interview. Phrases like 'apprehensive of' and 'apprehensive about' denote feeling anxious or fearful about something. 'Apprehensive mood' refers to a state of anxiety or fearfulness. Synonyms include 'nervous', 'worried', 'anxious', 'uneasy', and 'concerned'.