apprehensively Synonyms
apprehensively Meaning
apprehensively (r)
with anxiety or apprehension
apprehensively (adv.)
In an apprehensive manner; with apprehension of danger.
apprehensively Sentence Examples
- She approached the edge of the cliff apprehensively, peering down at the drop below.
- He took a step forward apprehensively, unsure of what awaited him in the dark alley.
- The child held onto his mother's hand apprehensively as they entered the haunted house.
- She looked around the dimly lit room apprehensively, expecting to see something move in the shadows.
- The hiker proceeded apprehensively along the narrow mountain trail, mindful of the steep cliffs.
- He glanced apprehensively at the storm clouds gathering on the horizon, worried about the impending rain.
- The detective eyed the suspect apprehensively, wondering if they were telling the truth.
- The dog approached the unfamiliar object apprehensively, sniffing it cautiously before retreating.
- She listened apprehensively as the doctor explained the risks of the upcoming surgery.
- They waited apprehensively for the final exam results, hoping they had passed.
FAQs About the word apprehensively
with anxiety or apprehensionIn an apprehensive manner; with apprehension of danger.
anxiously, uneasily, uncomfortably, unfavorably, hesitantly, disparagingly, incredulously, questioningly, quizzically,warily
trustingly, confidently, positively, approvingly,positively, trustingly, approvingly, favorably, favorably, confidently
She approached the edge of the cliff apprehensively, peering down at the drop below.
He took a step forward apprehensively, unsure of what awaited him in the dark alley.
The child held onto his mother's hand apprehensively as they entered the haunted house.
She looked around the dimly lit room apprehensively, expecting to see something move in the shadows.
