Apprehensiveness and Confidence

Opposite meaning words

Apprehensiveness noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.

Usage example: my apprehensiveness about raw fish disagreeing with me is keeping me from even trying sushi

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Confidence is an antonym for apprehensiveness in topics: anxiety, uncertainty, physical or mental pressure.

Confidence noun - Great faith in oneself or one's abilities.

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Apprehensiveness is an antonym for confidence.

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