# apprehension vs apprehensive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### apprehension
*noun · IPA /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ · frequency rank #25,662*
The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.

### apprehensive
*adjective · IPA /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ · frequency rank #27,721*
Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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