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apprehension

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/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ · ap-pre-hen-sion

An uneasy feeling or fear about something that might happen.

Meanings

nounformal

An uneasy feeling or fear about something that might happen.

کسی چیز کے ہونے کے بارے میں ایک بے چینی یا خوف کا احساس۔

مفہوم

mafhoom

Synonyms

fearanxietyconcernخوفتشویشفکر

Antonyms

calmnesscomposureconfidenceپرامنسکوناعتماد

Common Collocations

  • apprehension of danger
  • feelings of apprehension
  • overcome apprehension

Example Sentences

She felt a sense of apprehension before the exam.

اس نے امتحان سے پہلے ایک قسم کا خوف محسوس کیا۔

Us ne imtihan se pehle aik qism ka khauf mehsoos kiya.

His apprehension was palpable as the deadline approached.

جب ڈیڈ لائن نزدیک آئی تو اس کی تشویش واضح تھی۔

Jab deadline nazdeek aayi to us ki tashweesh wazeh thi.

There was a strong feeling of apprehension in the room before the announcement.

اعلان سے پہلے کمرے میں ایک شدید بے چینی کا احساس تھا۔

Ailan se pehle kamray mein aik shadeed bechaini ka ehsaas tha.

Easily Confused With

comprehension:Apprehension refers to fear or anxiety, while comprehension means understanding.

Word Family

apprehend
verbسمجھنا
apprehensive
adjectiveبے چین
apprehensively
adverbبے چینی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'apprehend' as a worry you grasp onto.

Imagine someone clutching their chest in worry.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "apprehensio" — seizing, grasping

First known use: 14th century

The word 'apprehension' evolved from the Latin word 'apprehensio', which means seizing or grasping, and entered the English language in the 14th century.