as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
I'm fully apprehensive of the options, I assure you
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as in fear
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
her apprehensiveness about starting college is keeping her awake at night
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as in dread
suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune
my apprehensiveness about raw fish disagreeing with me is keeping me from even trying sushi
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Recent Examples of apprehensive
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
But Georgi seems apprehensive about their upcoming visit.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 July 2025
Before the 1991 trip, none of the Abilene Boys had appeared apprehensive.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
New York’s business leaders are apprehensive Many are afraid the city’s socialist mayor-to-be might destabilize the economy.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 June 2025
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Adjective
Now, having been initially apprehensive about leaving her mom and dad to spend the day with someone else, Juna appears to have undergone a complete U-turn.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
But Georgi seems apprehensive about their upcoming visit.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 July 2025
Before the 1991 trip, none of the Abilene Boys had appeared apprehensive.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
New York’s business leaders are apprehensive Many are afraid the city’s socialist mayor-to-be might destabilize the economy.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehensive
Adjective
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Whereas other manufacturers of the same size and in the same categories have focused more on production and less on marketing and media, Sharkey said White Oak was keenly aware of its significance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many whites were aware of a lack of Black voter participation in the South but often lacked a deeper understanding of its causes and consequences.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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And yet, our fears or feelings that things will spiral out of control again?—
Kenny Malone,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement For one thing, Putin decided that spring to send tens of thousands of troops to his border with Ukraine, raising fears of an imminent invasion.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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That feeling of dread is really only a response to our dread as to what humans are capable of.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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Right now, a legislator, even Anwar, spending time in prison adds to the whispers of dread circulating around Hartford.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
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For Type 2 Diabetes, Potatoes Have a Bad Rap Blood sugar control is no small concern for Americans.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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There's another pathway of equal concern, Brown said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, these discussions about college don’t have to include arguments or high anxiety.—
Robert Cole,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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By Linda Wells Skin in the Game Leather Bound Tanning is back, and Gen Z is ignoring the risks, turning to sunbathing and tanning beds to soothe anxiety and feel in control By Erin Flaherty Read On Dietary Restrictions?—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
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His worry is that a robust response could be lacking since both the U.S. and a number of European countries have cut so much of their humanitarian aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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The New York Yankees have maintained an optimistic tone, despite some real reason for worry.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some candidates for office have expressed unease about disciplinary actions that were taken against four writers earlier this year.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Mountain West has subsequently pillaged lower levels for new members, and the domino effect has left many mid-majors in a state of unease at best, total disarray and panic at worst.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Tools are specifically tailored to the experiences of a performer such as getting in and out of character, managing stage fright, and coping with rejection and job uncertainty.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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As the two leave the festivities, Maggie finally puts an end to the uncertainty surrounding her future.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Apprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehensive. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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