Apprehensive Meaning in English
word
ˌæpɹiˈhɛnsɪv/, /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv
ap-ri-HEN-siv
ˌæpɹɪhˈɛnsɪv
ap-ri-HEN-siv
Definição
Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen, especially when you are unsure or afraid of the future.
Uso & Nuances
Often used in formal or careful speech. Common collocations: 'apprehensive about', 'feel apprehensive'. Slightly milder than 'anxious', stronger than just 'worried'. Not for excitement (use 'excited' instead).
Spanish: aprensivo - inquietoPortuguese (BR): apreensivo - receosoPortuguese (PT): apreensivo - receosoChinese (Simplified): 担心 - 忧虑Chinese (Traditional): 擔心 - 憂慮Hindi: चिंतित - शंकितArabic: متخوف - قلقBengali: উদ্বিগ্ন - চিন্তিত - অনিশ্চিত (ভবিষ্যৎ নিয়ে)Russian: настороженный - испытывающий опасения - тревожный (по поводу будущего)Japanese: 不安な - 心配しているVietnamese: lo lắng - e ngạiKorean: 불안한 - 걱정하는Turkish: endişeli - kaygılıUrdu: فکرمند - پریشان خاطرIndonesian: cemas - khawatir
Frases de Exemplo
She felt apprehensive before her job interview.
basic
Many students are apprehensive about the final exam.
basic
He looked apprehensive when he entered the dark room.
basic
I'm a bit apprehensive about moving to a new city alone.
natural
Everyone seems excited, but I'm still feeling apprehensive.
natural
She tried to hide how apprehensive she was about the results.
natural