English Synonym Finder

apprehensive

Definitions

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Capable of understanding or quick to learn; perceptive.

Examples

She felt apprehensive about the upcoming job interview, fearing she might not be prepared enough.

The students were apprehensive as they waited for the teacher to return their graded exams.

Synonyms

anxious uneasy worried nervous concerned fearful jittery

Antonyms

confident calm serene unconcerned composed relaxed fearless