Meaning & Definition of word "Apprehensive"
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.