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    apprehension
    /ˌaprɪˈhɛnʃn/

    noun

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  3. APPREHENSION definition: 1. worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen: 2. an act of…. Learn more.

  4. 1. : suspicion or fear especially of future evil : foreboding. an atmosphere of nervous apprehension. 2. : seizure by legal process : arrest. apprehension of a criminal. 3. a. : the act or power of perceiving or comprehending something.

  5. 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.

  6. Definition of apprehension noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. n. 1. Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread. See Synonyms at fear. 2. The act of seizing or capturing; arrest. 3. The ability to apprehend or understand; understanding.

  8. apprehension is an active state of fear, usually of some danger or misfortune: apprehension before opening an email. anxiety is a somewhat prolonged state of apprehensive worry: anxiety because of a reduced income. misgiving implies a dubious uncertainty or suspicion, as well as uneasiness: to have misgivings about an investment.

  9. anticipation of adversity or misfortune; suspicion or fear of future trouble or evil. Synonyms: uneasiness, suspicion, worry, alarm. Antonyms: tranquility, composure. the faculty or act of apprehending or understanding; perception on a direct and immediate level.

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