[ˌaprɪˈhɛnsɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
(e.g: he felt apprehensive about going home)

- relating to perception or understanding


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in apprehensive): from French appréhensif or medieval Latin apprehensivus, from Latin apprehendere ‘seize, grasp’ (see apprehend)