Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Capable of apprehending, or quick to do so; apt; discerning. 2. (a.) Knowing; conscious; cognizant. 3. (a.) Relating to the faculty of apprehension. 4. (a.) Anticipative of something unfavorable' fearful of what may be coming; in dread of possible harm; in expectation of evil. 5. (a.) Sensible; feeling; perceptive.

Multi-Version Concordance Apprehensive (2 Occurrences) Luke 21:26 men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. (See NIV) Proverbs 28:12 In the exulting of the righteous the glory 'is' abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive. (YLT)