apprehensive-eyed
|ap/pre/hen/sive-eyed|
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv-aɪd/
anxious expression
Etymology
'apprehensive-eyed' originates from the English word 'apprehensive,' which comes from the Latin word 'apprehensivus,' meaning 'capable of perceiving or grasping.' The suffix '-eyed' is used to describe the appearance or expression of the eyes.
'Apprehensive' evolved from the Latin 'apprehensivus' through Old French 'apprehensif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'apprehensive.' The combination with '-eyed' is a more recent English formation.
Initially, 'apprehensive' meant 'capable of understanding,' but over time it evolved to mean 'anxious or fearful about the future.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an expression or appearance that shows anxiety or fear.
She gave him an apprehensive-eyed glance, unsure of what he would say next.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 00:21