grow apprehensive

Frequency: 6.56.0 per million words

To gradually become more worried or anxious.

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Examples (10)

  • As the storm clouds gathered, I began to grow apprehensive.
  • She grew increasingly apprehensive as she waited for the test results.
  • Investors will likely grow apprehensive if the market continues to decline.
  • He has grown apprehensive about flying ever since the incident.
  • With each passing hour, the villagers grew more apprehensive about the rising floodwaters.
  • I find myself growing apprehensive whenever I have to speak in public.
  • The team grew apprehensive of their opponent's sudden surge in performance.
  • While waiting for the verdict, the defendant grew visibly apprehensive.
  • It's natural to grow apprehensive before a major life change.
  • The pilot's calm voice did little to stop the passengers from growing apprehensive during the turbulence.