apprehensive

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apprehensive

(adjective)

Meaning

worried about something that might happen

Example

"Maria felt apprehensive about the upcoming exam, fearing she might not perform well."

Synonyms

anxiousuneasynervous

Antonyms

confidentreassuredcalm

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'apprehensivus', meaning seize or grasp.
Related word forms
  • verb: apprehend
  • noun: apprehension

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