apprehension (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/
Definition
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Examples
She felt a growing apprehension about the future.
Despite his efforts, he couldn't shake the apprehension that something was wrong.
The news of the layoffs filled the employees with apprehension.
How to Use apprehension
- apprehension about (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling worried or fearful concerning a specific subject or situation. — "His apprehension about the flight was evident."
- apprehension of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of understanding or grasping something. — "The apprehension of the text's meaning requires careful reading."
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