Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apprehensive
Adjective
/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.sɪv/
Definition
Anxious or fearful about the future; feeling uneasy or worried about something that may happen.
Examples
- She felt apprehensive about her upcoming job interview.
- The students were apprehensive before the final exam.
- He was apprehensive regarding the changes in the company.
Meaning
To be apprehensive means to have a feeling of anxiety or dread, often in relation to future events.
Synonyms
- anxious
- worried
- nervous
- uneasy
- fearful
