Synonyms for apprehensiveness
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
the state of being apprehensive
Example sentences
- dread My feelings of dread of being watched were strong.
- apprehension He detected in her voice a note of apprehension.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| apprehensiveness | steady | |
| dread | rising | |
| apprehension | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- dread1
- 12 letters
- apprehension4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (apprehension4 = 4 syllables).