apprehensive
ADJECTIVE
/,æprɪ'hɛnsɪv/
12 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
apprehensive is a valid 12-letter word worth 22 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1P3P3R1E1H4E1N1S1I1V4E1
1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 =22 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 44TRIPLE WORD → 66
MEANING
What does apprehensive mean?
ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1
Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc.
“apprehensive about her job”
“felt apprehensive about the consequences”
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2
Quick to understand.
“a kind and apprehensive friend”
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3
In fear or dread of possible evil or harm.
“apprehensive for one's life”
“apprehensive of danger”
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