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Definitions

apprehensive

[ap-ri-hen-siv] / ˌæp rɪˈhɛn sɪv /
ADJECTIVE
anxious, fearful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afraid concerned doubtful jittery jumpy suspicious uncertain uneasy uptight
WEAK
alarmed biting nails butterflies disquieted feel in bones foreboding frozen get vibes have a hunch have cold feet have funny feeling have stage fright hung up in a cold sweat in a dither in a sweat lily-livered mistrustful running scared shaky stiff troubled weak worried worried sick
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm certain clear collected composed confident cool definite easygoing happy laid-back sure unquestionable
WEAK
at ease quiet unafraid undoubting unfearful unsuspicious unworried

Example Sentences

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I wish I could say that when I received my first A.I.-humanization request, I felt more apprehensive about taking the job.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Emma Little-Pengelly said people in Northern Ireland would be apprehensive about the situation in the Middle East.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Her apprehensive patient hits a breaking point nevertheless, frantically fleeing the exam room while Dana is procedurally required to remain.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Many employers are reluctant to hire workers, including people looking for part-time jobs in retirement, because they’re apprehensive about the economy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

I told James my decision and though he was obviously apprehensive, he was willing to go along with what I wanted to do.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.