English to Portuguese Meaning of apprehensive - apreensivo

Apprehensive :

apreensivo

adjective

apreensivo

Apprehensive :: apreensivoApprehensively :: apreensivamenteApprehensiveness :: apreensão

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Definitions of apprehensive in English

Adjective(1) quick to understand(2) mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc(3) in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

Examples of apprehensive in English

(1) Anyway├ö├ç┬¬ I never realised just how worried and apprehensive he was about her visiting.(2) Another pause and she strained for the answer, nervous and apprehensive all at once.(3) The board of directors looked tense and apprehensive , anticipating the storm that was about to break.(4) A lot of those deals are very tight and clients become apprehensive .(5) In the absence of common interests states will be competitive, apprehensive , and even fearful.(6) Our staff report feeling constantly afraid and apprehensive even when they are safe at home.(7) She wore an expression that could either be read as apprehensive or frightened, depending.(8) Why were these people frightened and so apprehensive if he had committed no crime?(9) He invariably looks good, but his expression frequently verges on concerned and apprehensive .(10) An anxious start I was a bit apprehensive at the start of this week.(11) Approaching exam time children get apprehensive and nervous about learning and become worried about making a fool of themselves.(12) If the horse gets apprehensive or frightened, his back tightens and shortens.(13) It was a mixture of anger, worry, and sadness with tears welling in her apprehensive eyes.(14) Obviously I'm still nervous and apprehensive , but sometimes you've got to do certain things.(15) And I must confess to being a trifle apprehensive in the days leading up to the concert.(16) I was very anxious and apprehensive about going in to work.

Related Phrases of apprehensive

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Synonyms

Adjective

1. anxious ::

ansioso

2. worried ::

preocupado

3. discerning ::

perspicaz

Antonyms

1. insensible ::

insensível

2. oblivious ::

desatento

3. unaware ::

inconsciente

4. unconscious ::

inconsciente

5. unmindful ::

esquecido

6. unwitting ::

involuntário

Different Forms

apprehensive, apprehensively, apprehensiveness

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