APPREHENSIVE — 12 letter word
apprehensive
The word apprehensive has 12 letters: A, P, P, R, E, H, E, N, S, I, V, E. It contains 5 vowels and 7 consonants. It scores 22 points in Scrabble and 25 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "in fear or dread of possible evil or harm".
12 letter word "apprehensive": A P P R E H E N S I V E — adjective
Scrabble score: 22 Words With Friends: 25
Letter Analysis of apprehensive
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| P | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 3 | Vowel | 1 |
| H | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| V | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
5 vowels, 7 consonants, 9 unique letters
Definition of apprehensive
adjective
- in fear or dread of possible evil or harm "apprehensive for one's life"
- mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc "They were apprehensive about their job." Synonyms: worried
- quick to understand "a kind and apprehensive friend- Nathaniel Hawthorne" Synonyms: discerning
Words from apprehensive (top 10)
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