apprehensive

== English == === Etymology === From Latin apprehensīvus, from apprehensus, perfect passive participle of apprehendō (“to apprehend, understand, learn”) + -īvus (“-ive”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ === Adjective === apprehensive (comparative more apprehensive, superlative most apprehensive) Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant. (obsolete) Perceptive; quick to learn; capable of understanding using one's intellect. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === apprehensive (uncountable) (grammar) A mood indicating an undesired outcome.