4
uncomfortable
4
watchful(adjective, upset, cool, excited, ready)
4
weak-kneed(adjective, weak, anxious, shy, worried)
4
yellow(adjective, weak, nervous, shy, worried)
3
aghast(adjective, upset, excited, fear, anxious)
3
antsy(adjective, upset, hurt, low, sad)
3
awake(adjective, cool, sensible, alert, significant)
3
bashful(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, modest)
3
be exercised about(adjective, worry, excite, awe)
3
bothered(adjective, hurt, low, sad, unhappy)
3
chicken-livered(adjective, frightened)
3
clutchy(adjective, worry, excite, awe)
3
conscious(adjective, cool, sensible, alert, significant)
3
craven(adjective, weak, spineless, scared, gutless)
3
disconcerted(adjective, hurt, low, sad, unhappy)
3
faint-hearted(adjective, weak, fear, nervous, shy)
3
fainthearted(adjective, weak, nervous, shy, worried)
3
fearsome(adjective, fear, afraid)
3
guarded(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
3
highly-strung
10 years ago|17k views|share |citing 
APASmart Define. (2016). apprehensive thesaurus. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/apprehensive/thesaurus/synonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2016. "apprehensive thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/apprehensive/thesaurus/synonyms (accessed September 21, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2016, apprehensive thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/apprehensive/thesaurus/synonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "apprehensive thesaurus" 16 February 2016. Web. 21 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/apprehensive/thesaurus/synonyms>