— apprehensively , adv. — apprehensiveness , n.
/ap'ri hen"siv/ , adj.
1. uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
2. quick to learn or understand.
3. perceptive; discerning (usually fol. by of ).
[ 1350-1400; ME apprehensivus. See APPREHENSIBLE, -IVE ]