Apprehension: meaning, definitions and examples

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apprehension

[ ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən ]

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feeling

Apprehension is a feeling of anxiety or fear that something bad may happen. It is the anticipation of a future event with uneasiness or fear. Apprehension can also refer to the act of arresting someone for a crime.

Synonyms

anxiety, fear, uneasiness, worry

Examples of usage

I waited in apprehension for the exam results.
She felt a sense of apprehension before the big presentation.
The police officers moved in with apprehension to make the arrest.

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understanding

Apprehension can also mean the understanding or grasping of something. It is the ability to comprehend or perceive information or ideas.

Synonyms

comprehension, grasping, understanding

Examples of usage

His apprehension of the complex scientific concept was impressive.
She showed great apprehension of the historical events.

Translations

Translations of the word "apprehension" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apreensão

entendimento
receio

🇮🇳 गिरफ्तारी

समझ
आशंका

🇩🇪 Festnahme

Verständnis
Besorgnis

🇮🇩 penangkapan

pemahaman
kekhawatiran

🇺🇦 затримання

розуміння
побоювання

🇵🇱 aresztowanie

zrozumienie
obawa

🇯🇵 逮捕 (たいほ)

理解 (りかい)
不安 (ふあん)

🇫🇷 arrestation

compréhension
appréhension

🇪🇸 detención

comprensión
aprensión

🇹🇷 tutuklama

anlama
endişe

🇰🇷 체포 (체포)

이해 (이해)
불안 (불안)

🇸🇦 اعتقال

فهم
قلق

🇨🇿 zatčení

porozumění
obava

🇸🇰 zatknutie

porozumenie
obava

🇨🇳 逮捕 (dàibǔ)

理解 (lǐjiě)
忧虑 (yōulǜ)

🇸🇮 aretacija

razumevanje
zaskrbljenost

🇮🇸 handtaka

skilningur
ótti

🇰🇿 қамау

түсіну
алаңдау

🇬🇪 დაკავება

გაგება
შიში

🇦🇿 həbs

anlayış
narahatlıq

🇲🇽 detención

comprensión
aprensión

Word origin

The word 'apprehension' originated from the Latin word 'apprehendere', which means 'to seize or grasp'. Over time, the meaning of 'apprehension' evolved to include both the sense of anxiety and the understanding of information or ideas. The word has been used in English since the 14th century, reflecting the dual nature of its meaning.