- Capable of apprehending, or quick to do so; apt;
discerning. - Knowing; conscious; cognizant. - Relating to the faculty of apprehension. - Anticipative of something unfavorable' fearful of
what may be coming; in dread of possible harm; in expectation of evil. - Sensible; feeling; perceptive.
Meaning of 'apprehensive' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . apprehensive
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Meaning (1): - quick to understand
Example in sentence:
a kind and apprehensive friend
Meaning (2): - mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
Example in sentence:
apprehensive about her job;
felt apprehensive about the consequences;
not used to a city and worried about small things
Meaning (3): - in fear or dread of possible evil or harm