Apprehension

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Emotional IntensityPlay
Conveys a less intense fear, often mixed with anticipation or curiosity. SlideHis apprehension about the haunted house was tinged with excitement.
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Future UncertaintyPlay
Used when someone is uneasy about something that has yet to occur. SlideShe waited for her test results with a growing sense of apprehension.
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Subtle DreadPlay
Indicates a quiet dread or concern, not necessarily overwhelming or immediate. SlideThere was a slight apprehension in the crowd as the sky darkened.