inapprehension

[ in-ap-ri-hen-shuhn ]

noun

1. lack of apprehension.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inapprehension¹

First recorded in 1735–45; in- ³ + apprehension

Example Sentences

He paled a little, and sucked his lip, his eyes wandering to the girl, who stood in stolid inapprehension of what was being said.

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