Apprehension and Calmness

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Apprehension noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

Usage example: felt a great deal of apprehension about the trip and about arriving safely

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Calmness is an antonym for apprehension in topics: understanding, anxiety, catching and arresting.

Calmness noun - Evenness of emotions or temper.

Usage example: her resolute calmness in a crisis serves her well as a nurse in the emergency room

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Apprehension is an antonym for calmness.

Nearby Words: calm, calming, calmly

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Calmness and Apprehension. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/calmness

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