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apprehensive

/,/&/pr/I/'h/E/ns/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Capable of apprehending, or quick to do so; apt; discerning.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. quick to understand

    adj.all

    Examples
    A kind and apprehensive friend.
    Synonyms discerning

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

    adj.all

    Examples
    Apprehensive about her job.
    Felt apprehensive about the consequences.
    Synonyms worried

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

    adj.all

    Examples
    Apprehensive for one's life.
    Apprehensive of danger.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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