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Meaning of apprehensive
The primary meaning of "apprehensive" is feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen.
Etymology of apprehensive
The word "apprehensive" comes from the Old French word "apprehensif" or "apprehension," which is derived from the Latin words "apprehendere" (to seize) and "apprehensio" (a seizing)
Historically, the word "apprehensive" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of anxiety or fear about a potential future event
Synonyms
anxious
fearful
nervous
apprehensive
uneasy
worried
concerned
fearful
timid
hesitant
cautious
doubtful
uncertain
insecure
intimidated
afraid
alarmed
disturbed
uneasy
on edge
jittery
high-strung
tense
strained
stressed
distraught
perturbed
disquieted
uncomfortable
fidgety
queasy
sick
nauseous
apprehending
Definitions
- Feeling anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant may happen
- * Feeling worried or uneasy because you think that something bad may happen
- * Having a fear or anxiety that something will occur
Usage Examples
- I'm apprehensive about the upcoming exam because I haven't studied enough
- * She was apprehensive about traveling alone in a foreign country
- * He felt apprehensive about meeting his girlfriend's parents for the first time