Definition of Apprehension

anxiety or fear

Examples of Apprehension in a sentence

I admit that I am feeling a great deal of apprehension after learning that we have a pop quiz in my worst subject.  🔊

Most people feel apprehension prior to entering a situation they know they could be injured in.  🔊

There’s nothing I can do to quell the apprehension I have about showing my parents my bad report card.  🔊

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