Meaning
anxiety, apprehension
- A feeling of anxiety, worry, or unease about something that may happen.
In a sentence
La madre era in forte apprensione per il ritardo del figlio.
The mother was very anxious about her son being late.
La notizia dell'incidente ha destato grande apprensione nella comunità.
The news of the accident caused great concern in the community.
Non c'è motivo di vivere in costante apprensione per il futuro.
There is no reason to live in constant apprehension about the future.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| apprensione | feminine · singular |
| apprensioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with 'in' ('essere in apprensione' = to be anxious/worried).
- Slightly more formal than 'ansia' or 'preoccupazione'.