apprehensive
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Jackie said she felt apprehensive about having anyone other than Apted in charge, but said Kapadia made her feel immediately at ease.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Brave, apprehensive, obtuse and brilliant, George acquires something new in this book: a bit of swagger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
I was apprehensive about any mental care–adjacent product that encourages more screen time.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
George Yu, who serves as executive director for Chinatown’s Business Improvement District and owns Far East Plaza, is apprehensive about Gu Grocery’s business trajectory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Normally, on the night before the first day of term, Coraline was apprehensive and nervous.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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