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apprehensive

adjective

/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

Meaning

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.

anxious, uneasy, fearful, worried, concerned

confident, calm, assured

feel apprehensive, apprehensive about, slightly apprehensive

loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something