Apprehensive (adjective)

1. Feeling anxious or worried about something that may happen in the future.
2. Being aware and understanding of something, especially a situation or a potential problem.

Origin:

From the latin word apprehensus meaning "to take hold of" or "to seize".

Examples:

1. He was apprehensive about the upcoming exam.
2. The word "apprehensive" comes from the Latin word apprehensus meaning "to take hold of" or "to seize".
3. She was apprehensive about the new job.
4. The company was apprehensive about the new legislation.
5. I was apprehensive about the meeting.