apprehension

Meaning (English)

anxiety about what may happen; also the arrest of a person

Meaning (मराठी)

भीती, शंका; तसेच अटक

Used in a sentence

There is genuine apprehension that a delayed monsoon will hit kharif sowing.

पावसाला उशीर झाल्यास खरीप पेरणीवर परिणाम होईल, अशी खरी भीती आहे.

Synonyms

anxiety, misgiving, disquiet

Antonyms

confidence, assurance, composure