apprehensively

Example Sentences

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Jodie, known to many as Fury for her role on the BBC One show Gladiators, is looking forward to the challenge, albeit a little apprehensively.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

They squinted at each tube that came out of the water and laughed apprehensively when asked about all the chemicals they were possibly holding in their hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Helicopters will drop relief supplies on Wednesday to Indonesian villagers stranded after an earthquake crumpled homes in West Java, while others waited apprehensively to learn the fate of missing relatives.

From Reuters • Nov. 23, 2022

And so, I made a new Discord account — I wasn’t out yet and didn’t want this server linked with my main account — and, somewhat apprehensively, followed the link.

From The Verge • Aug. 10, 2022

He studied my face apprehensively, and I sighed.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer