Apprehensive

Feeling nervous or worried about something that might happen in the future, like taking a test or trying something new.

Examples

• As I walked into the classroom on the first day of school, I felt a bit apprehensive about meeting my new teacher and making new friends.
• Before the big soccer game, I was apprehensive about whether I would play well and help my team win against our toughest rivals.
• When I saw the science project due date approaching, I became apprehensive because I still had a lot of work to finish and wanted it to be perfect.

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