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apprehensive: Meaning and Definition of
ap•pre•hen•sive
Pronunciation: (ap"ri-hen'siv), [key]
— adj.
- uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- quick to learn or understand.
- perceptive; discerning (usually fol. by of&hasp;).
See also:
- apprehensive (Thesaurus)
