apprehensive
Pronunciation
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "apprehensive"in English

apprehensive
01

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

apprehensive definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most apprehensive
Comparative
more apprehensive
gradable
Examples
She felt apprehensive about the upcoming job interview.
02

having the ability to quickly understand something

Examples
She was apprehensive of the subtle shift in the room's mood, sensing the tension immediately.

Lexical Tree

apprehensively
apprehensiveness
unapprehensive
apprehensive
apprehen
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