apprehensive

apprehensive has 8 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 12.

Definitions

• a.. Capable of apprehending, or quick to do so; apt; discerning.
• a.. Knowing; conscious; cognizant.
• a.. Relating to the faculty of apprehension.
• a.. Anticipative of something unfavorable' fearful of what may be coming; in dread of possible harm; in expectation of evil.
• a.. Sensible; feeling; perceptive.
• a.. in fear or dread of possible evil or harm; "apprehensive for one's life"; "apprehensive of danger"
• a.. mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc; "apprehensive about her job"; "not used to a city and worried about small things"; "felt apprehensive about the consequences"
• a.. quick to understand; "a kind and apprehensive friend"- Nathaniel Hawthorne