apprehensive (Meaning)

Wordnet

apprehensive (s)

quick to understand

mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

Webster

apprehensive (a.)

Capable of apprehending, or quick to do so; apt; discerning.

Knowing; conscious; cognizant.

Relating to the faculty of apprehension.

Anticipative of something unfavorable' fearful of what may be coming; in dread of possible harm; in expectation of evil.

Sensible; feeling; perceptive.

apprehensive Sentence Examples

  1. She felt apprehensive about giving a presentation in front of a large audience.
  2. He was apprehensive about meeting his girlfriend's parents for the first time.
  3. The cat seemed apprehensive when approached by strangers.
  4. As the plane took off, he felt apprehensive about flying for the first time.
  5. She was apprehensive about starting a new job in a different industry.
  6. The students were apprehensive about taking the difficult exam.
  7. The dog wagged its tail nervously, apprehensive about the loud noises outside.
  8. He was apprehensive about moving to a new city where he didn't know anyone.
  9. The team was apprehensive about the upcoming competition, but they remained optimistic.
  10. She was apprehensive about making such a big decision without knowing all the facts.

FAQs About the word apprehensive

quick to understand, mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc, in fear or dread of possible evil or harmCapable of apprehending, or quick to do so;

aware, mindful, sensible, cautious, regardful, ware,conscious, cognizant, wary, open-eyed

unaware, unaware, unconscious, oblivious, unconscious, unwitting, insensible, unwitting, oblivious, unmindful

She felt apprehensive about giving a presentation in front of a large audience.

He was apprehensive about meeting his girlfriend's parents for the first time.

The cat seemed apprehensive when approached by strangers.

As the plane took off, he felt apprehensive about flying for the first time.