Meaning & Definition of word "Apprehensive"
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Apprehensive
/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.sɪv/
adjective:
- 1. Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
- Example: She felt apprehensive about the upcoming exam.
- 2. Having a quick understanding or perceiving something quickly.
- Example: The apprehensive student was quick to grasp the complex concepts presented in class.
Etymology
From late Latin 'apprehensivus', from Latin 'apprehendere' meaning 'to seize' or 'to understand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feeling apprehensive:
Experiencing anxiety or worry about a possible future event.
apprehensive about something:
Having concerns or fears related to a specific situation.
Related Words
apprehension:
A feeling of anxiety or fear that something bad will happen.
apprehend:
To understand or perceive; to arrest or seize.
Slang Meanings of apprehensive
Meaning: Butterflies in the stomach
Example Sentence: I had butterflies in my stomach before the interview.
Meaning: On edge
Example Sentence: He was really on edge before the big presentation.