Apprehensive

Pronunciation: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

Apprehensive (adjective)

  1. worried or nervous about something that might happen.
  2. feeling fear or anxiety about future events.

Examples

  • She felt apprehensive before the interview.
  • He was apprehensive about the upcoming exam.

Common collocations: apprehensive about, feel apprehensive, apprehensive of, remain apprehensive

Synonyms of Apprehensive

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Apprehensive

  • describing a lack of fear or anxiety
  • describing a state of tranquility