apprehensive Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/
What Is Another Word for Apprehensive?
Instead of apprehensive you can say quick on the uptake depending on the context.
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Apprehensive as an Adjective
1
Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.
2
Perceptive; quick to learn; capable of understanding using one's intellect.
3
Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.
Synonyms & similar words
quick on the uptake
Apprehensive as a Noun
1
A mood indicating an undesired outcome.
Word Forms & Grammar
apprehensive (comparative more apprehensive, superlative most apprehensive)
apprehensive (uncountable)
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Origin of Apprehensive
From Latin apprehensīvus, from apprehensus, perfect passive participle of apprehendō (“to apprehend, understand, learn”) + -īvus (“-ive”).
Apprehensive: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ |
| Meaning | Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant |
| Synonyms | quick on the uptake |
| Comparative / superlative | more apprehensive, most apprehensive |