The phrase "degree of apprehension" is correct and can be used in written English.
It refers to the level or extent of fear, worry, or understanding one feels about a particular situation or event. Example: The degree of apprehension among the students was palpable as they waited for the exam results to be announced.
As a result, any change that would dent majorities is viewed with a high degree of apprehension.
Everybody was guessing, some people with a greater degree of apprehension than others, but Sir Harold Nicholson doyen of critics appeared about to tread on Trevor-Roper's toes with immunity.
Very often, I used to turn to classic works of literature with a certain degree of apprehension that it would bore the pants off me but would be good for me.
Many small businesses may experience a degree of apprehension when working with academic institutions which are more concerned about publications than about proprietary information.
At the same time, small businesses may experience a degree of apprehension when working with academic partners who may be more concerned about publishing papers than they are about protecting proprietary information.
It should be noted that the Global Assessment of Treatment scale used in their study has not been validated, and the results should therefore be considered with some degree of apprehension.
Iran's recent test of a new missile, with an advanced semi-solid-fuel design and a declared range of 2,000km (1,250 miles), points to continuing defiance but maybe also to a degree of growing apprehension.
Certainly, Expertcity.com officials acknowledge, it needs to overcome some degree of user apprehension, particularly in the wake of recent cyber vandalism.
Despite a certain degree of reluctance and apprehension in playing and tackling sexual issues, respondents agreed these should be addressed during the MH module.
This study shows that students participating first time in peer feedback as part of their training in consultations, experience a high degree of anxiety and apprehension before and during the course; also demonstrating a strong need for reassurance and positive evaluation, both of their efforts and of their professional ability.
I think the whole cast certainly had some degree of their own anxiety and apprehension about the change.
