apprehensive
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Adj — Nervous or worried about something that might happen.
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Etymology
From Latin apprehensivus, related to apprehendere, "to seize" — the sense shifted from "grasping mentally" to "anxious about what's coming."
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What does “apprehensive” mean?
The word “apprehensive” means nervous or worried about something that might happen. In plain terms, feeling uneasy or worried about something in the future.
How do you pronounce “apprehensive”?
“Apprehensive” is pronounced ap-rih-HEHN-sihv (/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “apprehensive” in a sentence?
Here is “apprehensive” used in a sentence: “He was apprehensive about starting his new job.”
What part of speech is “apprehensive”?
“Apprehensive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “apprehensive” come from?
The word “apprehensive” comes from Latin. From Latin apprehensivus, related to apprehendere, "to seize" — the sense shifted from "grasping mentally" to "anxious about what's coming.".