Synonyms: apprehensive
Definition: in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
Usage: apprehensive for one's life; apprehensive of danger
Similar words: afraid
Definition: filled with fear or apprehension
Usage: afraid even to turn his head; suddenly looked afraid; afraid for his life; afraid of snakes; afraid to ask questions
Synonyms: apprehensive, worried
Definition: mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
Usage: apprehensive about her job; not used to a city and worried about small things; felt apprehensive about the consequences
Similar words: uneasy
Definition: lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
Usage: farmers were uneasy until rain finally came; uneasy about his health; gave an uneasy laugh; uneasy lies the head that wears the crown; an uneasy coalition government; an uneasy calm; an uneasy silence fell on the group
Synonyms: apprehensive, discerning
Definition: quick to understand
Usage: a kind and apprehensive friend- Nathaniel Hawthorne
Similar words: perceptive
Definition: having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
Usage: a perceptive eye; a perceptive observation