apprehensive

Example Sentences

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"I was told that I had to go and not risk losing my finger, so I was apprehensive."

From BBC

Because of that, he is a little apprehensive about Madden appearing in Mason’s film, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

They are also more apprehensive about the possible messy aftermath of U.S. military strikes, since they would deal with the consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's been really interesting, I feel like I've learned an awful lot but I was apprehensive at the beginning," she said.

From BBC

I should be scared or apprehensive—I mean, this is what Autumn and I hate about the main characters in horror movies.

From Literature