apprehensively

Meaning

In a way that shows fear or worry about something that is going to happen.

Examples

• The child looked apprehensively at the large dog, unsure if it was friendly.
• He opened the email apprehensively, expecting bad news about his job application.

Pronunciation: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪvli/

How to Use apprehensively

look apprehensively (collocation)

To direct one's gaze with worry or fear. — "She looked apprehensively at the darkening sky."

wait apprehensively (collocation)

To await an event with anxiety. — "The students waited apprehensively for their exam results."

speak apprehensively (collocation)

To say something with hesitation or worry. — "He spoke apprehensively about the potential budget cuts."

Synonyms of apprehensively

Words with a similar meaning to apprehensively:

• nervously
• anxiously
• uneasily
• trepidatiously

Antonyms of apprehensively

Words with the opposite meaning to apprehensively:

• confidently
• calmly
• eagerly