apprehension at

Frequency: 6.47.0 per million words

Often used with 'the thought of' or 'the prospect of' something causing fear.

apprehensionNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • She felt some apprehension at the thought of seeing him again.
  • He couldn't hide his apprehension at the prospect of a long, cold winter.
  • There was a general apprehension at the news of the impending storm.
  • I feel a slight apprehension at the idea of speaking in front of so many people.
  • A wave of apprehension at the upcoming exam washed over the students.
  • His growing apprehension at the strange silence in the house was palpable.
  • The investors showed considerable apprehension at the market's volatility.
  • Her initial apprehension at the prospect of moving to a new city soon faded.
  • We all shared a feeling of apprehension at the thought of what might happen next.
  • Despite his outward confidence, there was a noticeable apprehension at the challenge ahead.