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inapprehension

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[in-ap-ri-hen-shuhn] / ˌɪn æp rɪˈhɛn ʃən /

noun

  1. lack of apprehension.

Etymology

Origin of inapprehension

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

Example Sentences

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He stared at her a moment in blank inapprehension; then a deep blush came burning into his face.

From Mary Wollaston by Webster, Henry Kitchell

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

From Saint Martin's Summer by Sabatini, Rafael

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