Apprehensive synonyms

anxious

Having or showing anxiety; uneasy in mind; apprehensive; worried

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fearful

Extreme, as in degree or extent. Used especially of something negative:

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uneasy (related)

Awkward; constrained

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worried

Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

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apt

The definition of apt is something a person might have a tendency to do.

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conscious

Able to feel and think; in the normal waking state

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ascared

Afraid.

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misgiving

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morbid

Taking an interest in unhealthy or unwholesome subjects such as death, decay, disease.

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at-ease (antonym)

anxious, fearful

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discerning

The definition of discerning is showing good judgment or good taste.

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uncertain

Not surely or certainly known; questionable; problematic

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stiff

Hard to move or operate; not free or limber

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suspicious

The definition of suspicious is someone or something questionable or likely to be suspect.

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afraid

Filled with regret or concern. Used especially to soften an unpleasant statement:

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aghast

Feeling great horror or dismay; terrified; horrified

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fearsome

(Now Rare) Frightened; timid

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funky

(UK, slang, dated) Relating to, or characterized by, great fear, or funking.

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panicky

In a state of panic.

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afeard

(Now Chiefly Dial.) Frightened; afraid

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jumpy

Easily startled

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nervous

Apprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried.

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calm (antonym)

Nearly or completely motionless; undisturbed:

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unworried (antonym)

Free of worries.

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unafraid (antonym)

Feeling, exhibiting, or expressing no fear.

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quiet (antonym)

Having little motion or activity; calm.

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undoubting (antonym)

(Of persons, states of mind, beliefs, etc.) Experiencing or harboring no doubts; entirely confident.

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unsuspicious (antonym)

Not suspicious

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fear (related)

(Dialectal) Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.

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unfearful (antonym)

Not fearful.

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embarrassed (related)

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excited (related)

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hesitant (related)

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unenthusiastic (related)

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reticent (related)

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sceptical (related)

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troubled (related)

Emotionally or mentally disturbed

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