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She was excited to start the new job, but she felt apprehensive about moving to a new city.
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She was excited to start the new job, but she felt apprehensive about moving to a new city.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Starting a new job is exciting, but remember to prepare for the move to ease apprehension about the new city.
Describing Habits
She always felt a mix of excitement and apprehension before big life changes like starting a new job and moving.
Asking About Others
Are you excited about the new job, or are you apprehensive about relocating?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If she hadn't had the support of her family, she would have felt even more apprehensive about moving.
Rephrased versions
Formal
She expressed enthusiasm for the new position, yet acknowledged some trepidation regarding the relocation.
Casual
She was stoked about the new job, but kind of nervous about moving to a new place.
Simpler English
She was happy about the new job, but worried about the new city.
Phrases to learn
excited to start
Feeling enthusiastic and eager to begin something new.
apprehensive about
Feeling worried or uneasy about something.