apprehensive
/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/adjective
Worried or nervous about what may happen.
Example sentences
- “She felt apprehensive before her first day at the new job.”
- “Many parents feel apprehensive the first time their teenager drives alone.”
Followed by "about": apprehensive about the interview. Milder than "afraid"; it suggests uneasy waiting rather than fear.