apprehensiveness

[US]/əˈprɛnʃənɪvnəs/
[UK]/ˌæprɛˈhɛnsɪvnis/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A feeling of anxiety or fear about something that might happen.

Phrases & Collocations

feeling of apprehensiveness

overcome apprehensiveness

suppress apprehensiveness

grave apprehensiveness

mutual apprehensiveness

cause apprehensiveness

acknowledge apprehensiveness

Example Sentences

her apprehensiveness about the upcoming exam was palpable.

he tried to mask his apprehensiveness before the presentation.

apprehensiveness can often lead to overthinking.

the child's apprehensiveness about the dark was understandable.

she felt a sense of apprehensiveness as she entered the unfamiliar room.

his apprehensiveness about the new job was evident.

to overcome apprehensiveness, practice is essential.

her apprehensiveness faded as she gained more experience.

apprehensiveness can hinder performance in stressful situations.

he spoke about his apprehensiveness regarding the future.

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