unapprehensive
- adjective
- /ˌʌnˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
- Despite the warnings, she remained unapprehensive about hiking alone in the mountains.
Examples
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His unapprehensive attitude led him to ignore the obvious risks involved.
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The child was unapprehensive about crossing the street.
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The children were unapprehensive as they wandered through the unfamiliar streets.
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He remained unapprehensive despite the warnings from his friends.
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Despite hearing the warnings about the storm, she felt unapprehensive and decided to go to the beach anyway.
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His unapprehensive demeanor made others question whether he understood the potential dangers of his actions.
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They were unapprehensive while exploring the abandoned building, unaware of the risks involved.
Synonyms
50
4.2
Not aware that someone might harm or trick you
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1.6
Not feeling fear or worry when facing danger
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4.9
Not ready or alert when something surprises you
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6.1
A person who is not careful about danger and is easily tricked
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6.7
Not careful about possible danger or harm
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7.2
Not ready and not paying attention when something surprises you
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5.1
Not afraid to do things that seem dangerous or difficult
Not watching carefully for danger or problems
Not paying attention makes you miss danger or problems
Not paying attention and not ready for danger or surprise
Not paying attention and not ready for surprise or danger
Not feeling afraid or worried
Antonyms
How Apprehensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
unapprehensive = apprehensive (transparent) = un + apprehensive
The prefix 'un-' clearly negates the meaning of 'apprehensive', making it transparent.
Etymology
Unapprehensive is built from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and apprehend meaning 'to grasp' or 'understand'. So a person who is unapprehensive does not 'grasp' a danger and is not very aware or worried about risk.