apprehensive in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

apprehensive in the PONS Dictionary

apprehensive Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be apprehensive about sth
estar preocupado por algo
to be apprehensive that
temer que +subj
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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Though radio grew quickly as a medium for baseball, many teams were still apprehensive about it, fearing negative effects on attendance.
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A kindhearted and protective woman, she is decisive and strong-willed, though apprehensive about risky decisions concerning her family.
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They were somewhat apprehensive of what he would say, but he gave it his blessing.
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During the week, competitors and officials alike, were growing apprehensive of the 25/8 rule.
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Drivers began to openly admit they were apprehensive of its possibility.
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In a game to forget both sides missed easy chances and seemed apprehensive about taking a lead.
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The rhythm restarts with tense connotations and the orchestra swells with apprehensive shades.
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Since topical anesthesia requires cooperation from the patient, general anesthesia is often used for children, traumatic eye injuries, major orbitotomies and for apprehensive patients.
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Though initially apprehensive about her entering into the acting profession, her parents were very supportive.
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In this era, the women were apprehensive of appearing on stage or in films.
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