Word
apprehended
Phoneticsap·pre·hend·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛndɪd/
UK/ˌæpɹɪhˈɛndɪd/
Definition
adj. worried or nervous about something that is going to happen. You feel this way when you are unsure if the result will be good or bad.
adj. feeling anxiety or fear about a future event or outcome. Typically used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel' or 'be'.
Examples
“She felt apprehended about the job interview.”
“The students looked apprehended before the final exam began.”
“Despite his years of experience, the surgeon remained apprehended about the complexity of the procedure.”
Examples
simple
“She felt apprehended about the job interview.”
contextual
“The students looked apprehended before the final exam began.”
complex
“Despite his years of experience, the surgeon remained apprehended about the complexity of the procedure.”
Usage
The adjective is typically used predicatively (e.g. 'felt apprehended') rather than attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Police say they apprehended two Latvian men at about 02:00 BST while they were inside the perimeter.” “It brings the total number of people apprehended to six, after one arrest in February, two in January and one in November, the EA said.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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