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with greater apprehension

[wɪð ˈɡreɪtər ˌæprɪˈhenʃən]
adverbial phrase
com maior apreensão
1. In a manner characterized by increased worry, anxiety, or fear about something; with more concern or dread
She watched the storm approach with greater apprehension as the wind intensified.
Ela observava a tempestade se aproximar com maior apreensão conforme o vento se intensificava.
2. With increased uneasiness or fearfulness regarding an uncertain outcome
He opened the letter with greater apprehension than he had anticipated.
Ele abriu a carta com maior apreensão do que tinha antecipado.
Synonyms
with greater anxietywith more concernwith increased worrywith deeper dreadwith heightened fear
Antonyms
with less apprehensionwith greater confidencewith less worrywith less concernwith greater ease

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
com maior apreensão
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
com maior preocupação
More common colloquial alternative using 'preocupação'
São Paulo
com maior apreensão / com mais receio
'Receio' is also frequently used as synonym
Portugal
com maior apreensão
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

with bated breath
with one's heart in one's mouth
viewing something with trepidation
eyeing something nervously
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