apprehensive

[ap-ri-hen-siv] / ˌæp rɪˈhɛn sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

anxious, fearful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid concerned doubtful jittery jumpy suspicious uncertain uneasy uptight

WEAK

alarmed biting nails butterflies disquieted feel in bones foreboding frozen get vibes have a hunch have cold feet have funny feeling have stage fright hung up in a cold sweat in a dither in a sweat lily-livered mistrustful running scared shaky stiff troubled weak worried worried sick

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm certain clear collected composed confident cool definite easygoing happy laid-back sure unquestionable

WEAK

at ease quiet unafraid undoubting unfearful unsuspicious unworried

Example Sentences

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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

This sentiment was echoed by several other Kukis, who also feel apprehensive of returning to their homes.

From BBC

The discussion included advice on what a family should do if feeling apprehensive about having more children, especially in this economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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