Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: apprehensive

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At first, the actress admitted she was a little apprehensive and queried: "First of all, I said, ‘Are you serious?

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/rochelle-humes-concerned-andi-peters-27585056

Burna Boy won a Grammy for global music album for 2020’s “Twice as Tall,” and has a good shot at raking in more via the newly created African music performance category, although he remains apprehensive of how much weight the award will hold.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/special-report-burna-boy-speaks-from-los-angeles-music-is-life-i-have-to-deliver/

Daisy has a very complicated relationship with her mother, so she’s maybe a little more apprehensive, in general, to become close to anyone, male or female.

Source: https://collider.com/daisy-jones-and-the-six-finale-riley-keough-interview/

Dr. Lerman wants to enlighten those who are apprehensive, “closing the loop about breast cancer treatment by educating women about breast reconstruction options,” he stated.

Source: https://thehudsonindependent.com/northwell-docs-and-their-patients-extol-the-virtues-of-new-breast-reconstruction-techniques/

He said: “During the build-up I was obviously apprehensive and I’m not sure I expected as big a crowd as it was, but once I settled I really enjoyed the whole atmosphere of the occasion.

Source: https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/23912666.ex-dorchester-forward-harri-oconnor-makes-wales-debut/?ref=rss

However, European regulators are apprehensive about such a move for fear that it could hit investor confidence elsewhere in Europe’s financial sector, the sources said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

Source: https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/03/19/exclusive-swiss-authorities-mull-imposing/

I'm feeling a little bit apprehensive and nervous about the whole thing."

Source: https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/family-fundraiser-memory-generous-kind-8760482

In an echo of today’s debates, Harold Soref MP, a notorious racist, said, “I am apprehensive about the Chilean and other South American refugees coming to this country.

Source: https://socialistworker.co.uk/features/british-ruling-class-hoped-for-a-showdown-with-left-after-chile-coup/

Instead, Khar told a news outlet that Islamabad is apprehensive about the fallout of an all-out rupture between the US and China, The News reported.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/pak-not-interested-in-picking-sides-between-us-china-hina-rabbani-khar/

It sparked concerns among several communities, especially the Kukis, as they are apprehensive that if the High Court order is implemented, they will lose land and jobs due to potential competition from the Meitei community.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/navigating-the-kuki-meitei-conflict-in-indias-manipur-state/

Kallingal said, “I’m really excited – at the same time, apprehensive – because of the low number of tourists, but I’m hoping for everybody’s support so we can keep it going.”

Source: https://www.mbjguam.com/2023/02/17/tumon-restaurant-to-open-after-years-of-closure/

She said that she was apprehensive about being ‘accepted’ in the role, especially because it had been so long since her last on-screen appearance.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sharmila-tagore-reveals-cancer-diagnosis-on-koffee-with-karan-rocky-aur-rani-9085870/

She was also apprehensive about leaving her friends, schoolmates, and cricket and tennis lessons.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/real-christmas-journey-india-canada-1.7031751?cmp=rss

The APC lawyer, Godwill Dike, who confirmed the developments to The Guardian, yesterday, said when he came out from INEC office and saw what was happening, he became apprehensive.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/rivers-governorship-poll-tension-as-apc-others-cant-file-petition-at-tribunal/

The tech industry is divided over the usage of AI between those who want to commercialize it and those who are apprehensive about the fast growth of the technology without much regulation.

Source: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3711120/sam-altman-joins-microsoft-as-openai-board-appoints-emmett-shear-as-ceo.html

The vendors felt abandoned and apprehensive about the future of their stalls when they couldn’t get in touch with the organisers.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/11/18/nature-plays-spoilsport-to-cherry-blossom-festival/