APPREHENSIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for APPREHENSIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “apprehensive”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “apprehensive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Apprehensive” are: worried, discerning, anxious, alarmed, uneasy, nervous, concerned, agitated, restless, edgy, fidgety, tense, strained, stressed, neurotic, panicky, afraid, scared, frightened, fearful, terrified

Apprehensive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Apprehensive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “apprehensive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc.
• Quick to understand.
• Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
• Quick to understand- Nathaniel Hawthorne.
• In fear or dread of possible evil or harm.
• Relating to perception or understanding.

Synonyms of "Apprehensive" as an adjective (21 Words)

afraid	Filled with fear or apprehension. Afraid to show emotion.
agitated	Physically disturbed or set in motion. Agitated parents.
alarmed	Experiencing a sudden sense of danger.
anxious	Eagerly desirous. My parents were anxious that I get an education.
concerned	Culpably involved. Was concerned about the future.
discerning	Able to make or detect effects of great subtlety; sensitive. A discerning eye for color.
edgy	At the forefront of a trend; experimental or avant-garde. Their songs combine good music and smart edgy ideas.
fearful	Causing or likely to cause people to be afraid; horrifying. He s fearful that his career is over.
fidgety	Nervous and unable to relax. I get nervous and fidgety at the dentist.
frightened	Made afraid. The frightened child cowered in the corner.
nervous	Of or relating to the nervous system. A nervous addict.
neurotic	Having, caused by, or relating to neurosis. He seemed a neurotic self obsessed character.
panicky	Feeling or characterized by uncontrollable fear or anxiety. Became panicky as the snow deepened.
restless	Lacking or not affording physical or mental rest. The restless sea.
scared	Fearful; frightened. Too shocked and scared to move.
strained	Of a mainly liquid substance having been strained to separate out any solid matter. She gave a strained laugh.
stressed	Strengthened by the application of stress during manufacture prestressed. Stressed concrete walls.
tense	Pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles e g the vowel sound in beat. Relations between the two neighbouring states were tense.
terrified	Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation. The terrified horse bolted.
uneasy	Relating to bodily unease that causes discomfort. She lived in a state of uneasy truce with her strict father.
worried	Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc. He is worried that we are not sustaining high employment.

Usage Examples of "Apprehensive" as an adjective

• Apprehensive of danger.
• Felt apprehensive about the consequences.
• A kind and apprehensive friend.
• Apprehensive about her job.
• He felt apprehensive about going home.
• Apprehensive for one's life.

Associations of "Apprehensive" (30 Words)

afraid	Filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement. She was afraid that he would be angry.
alarmed	Experiencing a sudden sense of danger.
anguished	Experiencing intense pain especially mental pain. He gave an anguished cry.
annoyed	Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances. He was annoyed at being woken up so early.
anxious	Very eager or concerned to do something or for something to happen. My parents were anxious that I get an education.
concerned	Worried, troubled, or anxious. The villagers are concerned about burglaries.
cowardice	The trait of lacking courage. My cowardice got the better of me and I crept out of the room.
distressed	(of furniture or clothing) having simulated marks of age and wear. Distressed companies need loans and technical advice.
disturbed	Having the place or position changed. The disturbed books and papers on her desk.
embarrassed	Made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride. He had to sort out the embarrassed financial affairs of his brother.
fearful	Causing or likely to cause people to be afraid; horrifying. Cast fearful glances at the large dog.
fraught	Filled with or attended with. Marketing any new product is fraught with danger.
harried	Feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one; harassed. Harried detectives answer ringing phones.
inconvenient	Causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort. The back hall is an inconvenient place for the telephone.
insecurity	The anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure. Growing job insecurity.
irritated	Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed. Made an irritated gesture.
nervous	Of or relating to the nervous system. A nervous thoroughbred.
neurotically	In a neurotic manner.
precarious	Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. He made a precarious living as a painter.
preoccupied	Deeply absorbed in thought. A preoccupied frown.
solicitous	Showing hovering attentiveness. Solicitous about the future.
solicitude	Care or concern for someone or something. I was touched by his solicitude.
stressed	Strengthened by the application of stress during manufacture prestressed. He dropped out of the race clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing.
tense	Become stretched or tense or taut. She tried to relax her tense muscles.
troubled	Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination. A troubled expression.
uncomfortable	Causing or feeling unease or awkwardness. An uncomfortable day in the hot sun.
uneasy	(of a situation or relationship) not settled; liable to change. An uneasy silence fell on the group.
upset	The act of upsetting something. With everything so upset.
worried	Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc. One last worried check of the sleeping children.
worry	Lacerate by biting. I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift.