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I felt apprehensive before the big test.
What does Apprehensive mean?
Apprehensive means worried or nervous.
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Worried or nervous that something bad may happen.
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The dog was apprehensive around the loud crowd.
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The character felt apprehensive because the dark hallway seemed unsafe.
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WordApprehensive.
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MeaningApprehensive means worried or nervous.
ExampleExample: I felt apprehensive before the big test.
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- ap · ri · hen · siv
- Strongest beat
- hen
- Ending
- siv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hen.
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apprehensive
adverb
apprehensively
In a worried or nervous way.
noun
apprehension
A feeling of worry or nervousness.
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