Apprehensive – Feeling anxious about the future. Viewing the future with alarm

(Pronounced app-ree-hen-siv)

To remember the definition of the word apprehensive, use the following mnemonic:

The apprentice's comprehensive training (apprehensive) had prepared her well, but she still viewed the future with alarm.

Examples of apprehensive in a sentence

With recent cuts, Kate is apprehensive about losing her job.

I am a bit apprehensive when crossing the busy street.

The couple are apprehensive about having a second baby in a bad economy.