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apprehensive - Dictionary definition and meaning for apprehensive

APPREHENSIVE

(adj.) in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
"apprehensive for one's life", "apprehensive of danger"
Due to the recent spate of murders everyone in the colony felt apprehensive of the danger. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
"apprehensive about her job", "not used to a city and worried about small things", "felt apprehensive about the consequences"
synonyms : worried
The cost-cutting measures adopted by the company left the employees apprehensive about their jobs. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) quick to understand
"a kind and apprehensive friend"
synonyms : discerning
Kim’s kind and apprehensive nature endeared her to people. -added by naila_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for apprehensive

(Tag: Global) apprehend(=arrest) +sive (sounds like seize) = apprehensive.....when somebody is arrested, he will be "FEARFUL"
added by bimal03

Mnemonics for apprehensive

(Tag: ) appreHENsive:hen is always fearful...
added by K.NAGAABHISHEK Edit Mnemonic

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