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apprehensive [ˌæprɪˈhensɪv] ADJ

apprehensive

to be apprehensive that

ter receio que +subj

Usage examples with apprehensive

to be apprehensive that

ter receio que +subj

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Her publishers were extremely apprehensive about the release as well as its commercial potential. en.wikipedia.org

Similar, if an individual becomes apprehensive during an experiment, it could affect his or her performance. en.wikipedia.org

A kindhearted and protective woman, she is decisive and strong-willed, though apprehensive about risky decisions concerning her family. en.wikipedia.org

The album's aggressive, straightforward approach is largely riff-oriented with no guitar solos and frequent transitions from clean, apprehensive singing to throaty roars. en.wikipedia.org

The rhythm restarts with tense connotations and the orchestra swells with apprehensive shades. en.wikipedia.org

This means that even if someone is trying to be friendly and playful a gelotophobe will feel apprehensive and mistake the interaction for ridicule. en.wikipedia.org

Though initially apprehensive about her entering into the acting profession, her parents were very supportive. en.wikipedia.org

Majority of the students are first generation learners, inspite of education family members are apprehensive about the opportunities. en.wikipedia.org

Though radio grew quickly as a medium for baseball, many teams were still apprehensive about it, fearing negative effects on attendance. en.wikipedia.org

In a game to forget both sides missed easy chances and seemed apprehensive about taking a lead. en.wikipedia.org

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