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apprehensive

adjective

Worried that something unpleasant may happen.

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Worried about what may happen

Closest synonyms

anxiousworrieduneasyfearfulnervousconcerned

Related words and expressions

in dreadfull of misgivings

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Usage distinction

Concerned can be mild; apprehensive implies an uneasy expectation.

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See apprehensive in use

The new performer was apprehensive about the audition.
Dictionary practice example.
On her first evening at a bookbinding class, Mira was apprehensive about joining people who already seemed to know one another.
From Finding Your Place.

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