be apprehensive

VERB

fear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate avoid dread expect foresee shun suspect worry

STRONG

apprehend blanch cower crouch falter flinch fret quail quaver shrink shudder shy start tremble wilt

WEAK

be afraid be anxious be disquieted be frightened be in awe break out in a sweat dare not feel concern have butterflies have qualms lose courage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet want

STRONG

calm steady stretch

WEAK

brave

Example Sentences

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North East Lincolnshire Council says recorded rates of ASB in the ward "are low" when compared with other parts of the area, but recognises "some people will be apprehensive about reporting".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Investors appear to be apprehensive about Affirm’s ability to sustain both annual 30% gross-merchandise-volume growth and expand adjusted operating margins, Faucette said.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s perfectly understandable for Mariners fans to be frustrated about what’s transpired this season and be apprehensive about the future.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023

More established veterans, Bryant has noticed, might be apprehensive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

I was too tired to be apprehensive, this time, and there were things on my mind that outweighed self-consciousness.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

be apprehensive

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