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