remain apprehensive

Frequency: 6.05.1 per million words

To continue to be in a state of anxiety or fear.

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Examples (10)

  • Even after the reassurances, the investors remain apprehensive about the market's volatility.
  • Despite the doctor's positive prognosis, she remained apprehensive about the surgery's outcome.
  • He will likely remain apprehensive until he sees the final results.
  • The villagers remained slightly apprehensive of outsiders, even after years of peace.
  • If the storm continues, residents will remain apprehensive about potential flooding.
  • Why do you remain so apprehensive about trying new things?
  • Although the initial threat has passed, many people remain apprehensive about a second wave.
  • He has remained apprehensive about flying ever since the incident.
  • The committee remains apprehensive regarding the project's long-term viability.
  • While others celebrated, Sarah remained apprehensive, sensing that the danger wasn't truly over.