Apprehensive

/ˌæpɹɪhˈɛnsɪv/

/ˌæpɹiˈhɛnsɪv/, /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

having the ability to quickly grasp or understand information or situations

mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

Example

The team was apprehensive about the new project's challenging deadline.

She felt apprehensive about the upcoming job interview.

The students were apprehensive before taking their final exams.

He felt apprehensive about meeting his girlfriend's parents for the first time.

He was apprehensive about the dentist appointment, fearing it would be painful.

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