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apprehensiveness

Meanings

  • an uneasy or anxious feeling; a state of mental concern or fear.

    - "He was filled with apprehensiveness before the big presentation."
    - "Despite her preparation, she couldn't shake off the apprehensiveness before the exam."
    - "His apprehensiveness grew as he waited for the doctor's diagnosis."
    - "She tried to calm her apprehensiveness as she navigated the winding mountain road."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with apprehensiveness
Anxiety , insanity , sensitivity. , Apprehensiveness , pressure , suppression. , Embarrassment , amusement , astonishment. , Frustration , satisfaction , elation.
Homophones
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  1. Apprehensiveness and applause, approve.

  2. Apprehensiveness and appearance.

  3. Apprehensiveness and anticipation.

  4. Apprehensiveness and appraise.

Variants
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apprehensive , apprehensively , apprehensiveness , apprehensivenesses
Forms
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Apprehensiveness can take various forms, depending on the context and the individual experiencing it. Some common forms of apprehensiveness include: 1. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. 2. Fear: An emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner awareness, including feelings of anxiety, apprehension, and unease, in response to a perceived threat or danger. 3. Dread: A feeling of intense fear, anxiety, or apprehension, often about something with an uncertain outcome or something that is perceived as a threat or danger. 4. Unease: A feeling of apprehension, disquiet, or discomfort, often about something with an uncertain outcome or something that is perceived as a threat or danger. 5. Nervousness: A feeling of apprehension, anxiety, or unease, often about something with an uncertain outcome or something that is perceived as a threat or danger. These are just a few of the many forms that apprehensiveness can take.

Etymology
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From Middle English apren, apprenen to dread, fear, from aprene, to apprehend, grasp, seize.

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  1. Did you know that the term 'apprehensiveness' first appeared in English literature in the late 15th century? It was used to describe a feeling of anxiety, fear, or unease, often in relation to an imminent danger or threat. Over the centuries, the term 'apprehensiveness' has been used in various contexts and fields, including literature, philosophy, psychology, and medicine. Today, the term 'apprehensiveness' is still used to describe a feeling of anxiety, fear, or unease, often in relation to an imminent danger or threat, or to a situation that is perceived as uncertain or unpredictable. In short, the term 'apprehensiveness' continues to be an important and relevant concept in our understanding of human emotions and experiences.

Related Concepts
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  1. Anxiety Disorders: A group of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety, apprehension, or unease, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Anxiety disorders include conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

  2. Stress Management: A set of techniques and strategies designed to help individuals manage and reduce the negative effects of stress on their physical and emotional well-being. Stress management techniques include relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, and yoga; physical activity and exercise; healthy eating and nutrition; getting enough sleep and practicing good sleep hygiene; and developing good time management and organizational skills.

  3. Mental Health: A state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health is essential to overall health and well-being, and it affects every aspect of life, including relationships, work, and personal growth. Mental health issues include conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders, and addiction disorders.

Quotes
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  1. When the Crossroads Rhode Island social services agency switched to a 401(k) retirement plan from a pension last year, it added a feature that made some employees "apprehensive". To ensure that as many employees as possible saved for retirement, the Providence nonprofit chose to automatically enroll all its workers into the 401(k) plan and deduct a minimum of 4 percent from their paychecks.

    - Andrew Caffrey,{it}Boston Sunday Globe{/it},2 Oct. 2005

  2. … Sargent, a shrewder character, was "apprehensive" about how the portrait would be viewed by the conventional crowds for whom a day out at the Salon was a social fixture in the Paris calendar. He was right. The public saw nothing lovely in this pallid, long- nosed woman with her prominent chin and superior smile.

    - Miranda Seymour,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},28 Sept. 2003

  3. I arrived at my first Lamaze class the same way I showed up for my baby showers and ob-gyn appointments: a little excited, a little "apprehensive", but mostly obediently, because it's what you're supposed to do when you're pregnant.

    - Paula Spencer,{it}Parenting{/it},April 1997
Culture
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Apprehensiveness has been a theme in various forms of art and literature. In literature, it has been portrayed as a source of inspiration, a means of creating tension and suspense, and a reflection of the human condition. In art, it has been expressed through various mediums, such as painting, sculpture, photography, and film. It has been used to convey emotions, to create visual metaphors, and to explore the human condition.

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