inapprehensive

(ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsɪv)

adj

1. not perceiving or feeling fear or anxiety; untroubled

2. rare unable to understand; imperceptive

ˌinappreˈhensively adv

ˌinappreˈhensiveness n

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in•ap•pre•hen•sive

(ˌɪn æp rɪˈhɛn sɪv)

adj.

1. not apprehensive (often fol. by of).

2. without apprehension.

[1645–55]

in`ap•pre•hen′sive•ly, adv.

in`ap•pre•hen′sive•ness, n.

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afraid

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