Apprehension
Uneasy anticipation that something bad might happen.
Uneasy anticipation that something bad might happen. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.
Where apprehension lives in the body
Head
Lightness
Chest
A faint pull
Stomach
A gentle stir
Related emotions
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for apprehension. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.