Apprehensiveness and Ease

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

Usage example: her apprehensiveness about starting college is keeping her awake at night

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

Ease noun - Reduction of or freedom from pain.

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Apprehensiveness is an antonym for ease.

Nearby Words: easy, eased, easing, easeful, easiness

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Ease and Apprehensiveness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehensiveness/ease

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