Apprehensiveness and Presentiment

Apprehensiveness

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

Presentiment and apprehensiveness are semantically related in anxiety topic. In some cases you can use "Presentiment" instead a noun "Apprehensiveness", when it comes to topics like misgiving, prediction, uncertainty.

Presentiment

Presentiment noun - A feeling that something bad will happen.
Usage example: a nagging presentiment of danger
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Synonyms for Presentiment

Apprehensiveness and presentiment are semantically related in anticipation topic. You can use "Apprehensiveness" instead a noun "Presentiment", if it concerns topics such as misgiving.

Nearby Word: presentment
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