apprehensive

• Describe un sentimiento de ansiedad o temor ante la posibilidad de que ocurra algo malo o desagradable.

Describes a feeling of anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

1. Quick to understandC1formal

   Having the ability to grasp or comprehend ideas quickly; perceptive.

   Perspicaz, rápido de comprensión

   • She was an apprehensive student, always grasping new concepts with ease.
   • His apprehensive mind quickly understood the complex theory.
   • The child was remarkably apprehensive for her age.

   Sinónimosacuteastutebrightcleverdiscerningperceptivequick-wittedsharp

   Antónimosdullobtuseslow

2. Anxious about the futureB2formal

   Feeling worried or uneasy about something that might happen; mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger.

   Aprensivo, con aprensión o temor por el futuro

   • He felt apprehensive before his job interview.
   • She was apprehensive about the upcoming surgery.
   • The team was apprehensive about the final results.

   Sinónimosafraidagitatedanxiousconcernedfearfulnervoustensetroubleduneasyworried

   Antónimosassuredcalmcomposedconfidentfearlessunworried

3. Fearful of possible harmB2formal

   In a state of fear or dread regarding a potential negative outcome or danger.

   Aprensivo, temeroso

   • The villagers were apprehensive of the approaching storm.
   • He was apprehensive that his secret would be discovered.
   • She looked apprehensive as she entered the dark room.

   Sinónimosafraidalarmedanxiousconcerneddreadfulfearfulnervoustroubleduneasyworried

   Antónimosboldbraveconfidentcourageousfearlessunafraid