apprehensiveness

/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪvnəs/
noun
  1. A feeling of worry or fear about something that might happen.
    • There was a sense of apprehensiveness in the room as the CEO began to speak.
    • His apprehensiveness faded once he saw how friendly the new classmates were.
    • Her apprehensiveness about the job interview kept her awake all night.
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