Apprehension and Discomfort

Apprehension

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

Discomfort and apprehension are semantically related in disquiet topic. In some cases you can use "Discomfort" instead a noun "Apprehension".

Discomfort

Discomfort noun - The state of being tense and feeling pain.

Apprehension and discomfort are semantically related in disquiet topic. Sometimes you can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Discomfort", if it concerns topics such as uneasiness.

Nearby Words: discomforting, discomforted

How words are described

clear clear apprehension clear discomfort
initial initial apprehension initial discomfort
actual actual apprehension actual discomfort
great great apprehension great discomfort
Other adjectives: major, mere, slightest.
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