B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
apprensivo
anxious, apprehensive, worried
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ansiosopreoccupatotimorosotesonervoso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
serenotranquillofiduciosorilassatospensierato
Usage note
'Apprensivo' specifically means prone to worry. 'Ansioso' is the general anxiety term. 'Preoccupato' is a temporary state (worried right now). 'Timoroso' implies fearful apprehension. 'Spensierato' (antonym) means carefree.
Example
"È molto apprensiva per i figli: si preoccupa per ogni piccola cosa."
"She is very anxious about her children: she worries about every small thing."
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