Apprehensive: meaning, definitions and examples
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apprehensive
[ หรฆprษชหhษnsษชv ]
feeling of anxiety or fear
Feeling or showing fear or anxiety about the future; uneasy or worried about what may happen. Apprehensive is often used to describe a feeling of nervousness or concern about something that is about to happen.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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apprehensive |
Used when someone feels uneasy about something in the future, typically because they are unsure about the outcome.
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anxious |
Describes a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. It often has a more intense and sometimes clinical connotation.
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worried |
Used when someone is troubled or concerned about something. It can apply to both immediate and long-term concerns.
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nervous |
Refers to a temporary feeling of unease or jitters, often related to immediate situations like public speaking or performance.
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Examples of usage
- I'm apprehensive about the upcoming exam.
- She was apprehensive about meeting his parents for the first time.
- He felt apprehensive about the job interview.
understanding or quick to learn
Perceptive or quick to understand. Apprehensive in this context refers to someone who is able to grasp or comprehend things easily.
Synonyms
astute, perceptive, quick-witted.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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apprehensive |
Similar to the previous entry, it is used to describe someone who is worried or uneasy about something.
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perceptive |
This term fits when referring to someone who is very good at noticing things quickly and understanding them accurately.
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quick-witted |
Best used to describe someone who is able to think quickly and make smart remarks or decisions promptly.
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astute |
Used to describe someone who is very clever and has good judgment, typically when it comes to understanding complicated situations or making decisions.
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Examples of usage
- She is very apprehensive and picks up new concepts quickly.
- The student was apprehensive and excelled in the subject.
Translations
Translations of the word "apprehensive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apreensivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคคเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช besorgt
๐ฎ๐ฉ cemas
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธะฒะพะถะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niespokojny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฟ้ ใใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท apprรฉhensif
๐ช๐ธ aprensivo
๐น๐ท endiลeli
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฑ์ ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ znepokojenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ znepokojenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zaskrbljen
๐ฎ๐ธ kvรญรฐinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะฐาฃะดะฐัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ narahat
๐ฒ๐ฝ aprensivo
Etymology
The word 'apprehensive' originated from the Latin word 'apprehendere', which means 'to seize'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the sense of 'to understand or grasp mentally'. In the 17th century, it took on the additional connotation of 'anxious or fearful', which is the most common usage today.
See also: apprehend, apprehended, apprehending, apprehension, misapprehend.