with apprehension

Frequency: 8.216.0 per million words

An adverbial phrase describing an action done in a fearful or anxious manner.

apprehensionPREPOSITION + NOUN

Categories:

with

Examples (10)

  • He opened the official-looking envelope with apprehension.
  • She waited for the doctor's call with growing apprehension.
  • School reports are always received with some apprehension.
  • The explorers entered the dark cave with apprehension, unsure of what lay ahead.
  • We watched the approaching storm clouds with apprehension.
  • I listened with apprehension as my boss began to discuss the company's future.
  • Many investors are viewing the volatile market with apprehension.
  • The child approached the stern-looking principal with apprehension.
  • The team went into the final match with a great deal of apprehension.
  • She looked towards the future with apprehension, yet also with a glimmer of hope.