apprehension noun [C or U] (WORRY)
worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen: It's normal to feel a little apprehension before starting a new job. One or two people have expressed apprehension about the changes. Despite her apprehensions, she accepted the offer.
How is apprehension used?
Apprehension sentence example. Her apprehension was assuming a reduced priority. ... He felt a wave of apprehension and accelerated heart beat as the door opened.
What's your apprehension?
Apprehension is fear or anxiety about something, like the apprehension you feel about an upcoming test. Apprehension is also the capture of a criminal — that is, when the criminal is apprehended. Finally, apprehension can mean one's understanding of an idea.
