apprehension
intermediateB1/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ · ap-pre-hen-sion
An uneasy feeling or fear about something that might happen.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.