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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
Heading into earnings, many on Wall Street remain apprehensive of the stock and are waiting for more proof.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 July 2025
Instead, that first apprehensive meeting planted the seeds of Pride Social South County, one of the few groups in southern Santa Clara County dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
Considering schools have regularly been paying top talents hundreds of thousands — if not millions — of dollars annually, coaches were understandably apprehensive about the clearinghouse review process.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Adjective
Shaw said her own son, Steve, has always been apprehensive about flying.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
Heading into earnings, many on Wall Street remain apprehensive of the stock and are waiting for more proof.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 July 2025
Instead, that first apprehensive meeting planted the seeds of Pride Social South County, one of the few groups in southern Santa Clara County dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 28 July 2025
Considering schools have regularly been paying top talents hundreds of thousands — if not millions — of dollars annually, coaches were understandably apprehensive about the clearinghouse review process.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehensive
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Two days after becoming aware of it, Christianson met with the police, who were pessimistic on whether the city would be able to get its money back.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Partnerships With Purpose & Impact Partnerships have been a loyalty staple for decades, but the newest wave is more context-aware.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The shocking attack at Minneapolis’ Annunciation Church again raises familiar questions and fears about safety in houses of worship.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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According to Bautch, several neighbors have expressed fear of the merger, sharing concerns that the resources Clarke Square neighbors currently receive through CSNI will dwindle if the neighborhood is integrated under VIA CDC’s umbrella.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Internet's Emotional Reaction The video's initial reactions on TikTok were a mix of playful dread and pure joy.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Frost’s pastoral landscapes are haunted by loss and shadowed by anxiety, doubt and dread.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Since the Butler County Jail began detaining people for ICE in March, some residents and immigration advocates have voiced concerns about people being detained at the jail for civil immigration violations.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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After getting a copy of the letter from Reeds to Boyd mentioning his deputy this year, Bouchard doubled down on the concern.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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At the council meeting for the resolution, several migrants and their families spoke in favor of its passage, expressing their anxieties in day-to-day life, according to The Chronicle.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The starting point is learning to cultivate present-moment awareness and simply noticing your anxiety.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Another potential worry for Royals will be playbook volume.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Justice notes these preoccupations often impact our wellness in subtle and overlooked ways that can add up to significant harm like sleep disturbance, irritability, uncontrolled worry, ruminating about the ‘what ifs,’ exhaustion, burnout, and over-functioning.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
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Chinese officials have watched with unease the elevation of the Quad security dialogue between India, the US and its allies Australia and Japan, widely seen as a bid to counter China.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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The first half hour is built around the universal unease of entering a stranger’s home, especially for a woman traveling alone—a woman who just escaped a toxic relationship, no less.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Amid the regulatory uncertainty, some pharmacies have said that access to the shots may vary state-by-state and may require a prescription.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is one of the key points causing uncertainty about access.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Apprehensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehensive. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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