Definition of Apprehensive
worried that something bad may happen; afraid
Examples of Apprehensive in a sentence
With recent job cuts, Kate is apprehensive about losing her job. 🔊
I am a bit apprehensive crossing the busy street. 🔊
Terry, a brave and willing man, is the least apprehensive of danger. 🔊
Apprehensive about the consequences of texting and driving, Jill turned her phone off. 🔊
The apprehensive parents kept their children indoors as neighborhood crime increased. 🔊
After a few swimming lessons, she was less apprehensive about swimming. 🔊
Mom is apprehensive of her son's life as he leaves for combat in Iraq. 🔊
Because I have a cold, I am apprehensive about singing tonight. 🔊
The couple is apprehensive about having a second baby in a bad economy. 🔊
With a fear of heights, she is apprehensive of flying. 🔊
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