apprehensive — anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
Korean meaning: 불안한, 염려하는, 우려하는
Korean pronunciation: 애프리**헨**시브
Example Sentences
- She was apprehensive about eating her roommate's mysterious leftover curry that had been glowing in the dark fridge for three weeks.
- The students looked apprehensive as the teacher announced a surprise exam on quantum physics.
- He felt apprehensive about his first skydiving experience, especially after watching too many fail compilation videos on YouTube.
apprehensive
ADJECTIVE//ˌæprɪˈhensɪv//
anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
She felt apprehensive standing outside the principal's office, clutching her report card.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'apprehendere' meaning 'to seize or grasp,' which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'prehendere' (to seize). The sense evolved from physical grasping to mental understanding, then to anxious anticipation of future events.
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📝Examples
“She was apprehensive about eating her roommate's mysterious leftover curry that had been glowing in the dark fridge for three weeks.”
“The students looked apprehensive as the teacher announced a surprise exam on quantum physics.”
“He felt apprehensive about his first skydiving experience, especially after watching too many fail compilation videos on YouTube.”
“Parents often feel apprehensive when their teenagers start driving.”
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