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disapprehension

 

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Disapprehension

Description

Disapprehension refers to the lack of understanding, failure to comprehend, or misunderstanding of something. It can also imply the absence of a feeling of fear or anxiety towards a particular situation. This term can be used both in general contexts and specific domains.

Senses and Usages

  1. As a Noun:
    • General: Disapprehension can arise from a lack of prior knowledge or experience.
    • Medical: In the field of psychology, disapprehension may be associated with certain cognitive disorders.
  2. As a Verb:
    • General: Some people disapprehend abstract concepts more easily than others.
    • Education: Students disapprehending complex topics can seek additional guidance from their teachers.
  3. As an Adjective:
    • General: His disapprehension behavior towards risky situations worried his friends.
    • Law: Disapprehension witnesses can lead to unreliable testimonies.

Sample Sentences

  1. I felt a sense of disapprehension when trying to understand quantum mechanics.
  2. The doctor diagnosed her disapprehension as a symptom of a cognitive impairment.
  3. He disapprehended the main plot twist in the mystery novel.
  4. The students' disapprehending of calculus hindered their ability to solve advanced mathematical problems.
  5. The disapprehension teenager struggled to make sense of their emotions.
  6. Witnesses' disapprehension about the events made it difficult to determine what truly happened.

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