adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not apprehending.

   "They were unapprehensive of the impending danger."

2. 2
   Not apprehensive.

Adjective

1. 1
   not recognizing or slow to recognize danger wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

harebrainedass-brainedbaby-brainedbee-brainedbeetle-headedbirdbrained

Antonyms

All antonyms

brainybrightquick on the uptakequickwitted

Example

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"They were unapprehensive of the impending danger."

Etymology

From un- + apprehensive.

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