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trepidation
[ trep-i-dey-shuhn ]
noun
- tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
- Archaic. trembling or quivering movement; tremor.
trepidation
/ ˌٰɛɪˈɪʃə /
noun
- a state of fear or anxiety
- a condition of quaking or palpitation, esp one caused by anxiety
Other Word Forms
- ٰ··岹·پdzܲ adjective
- ٰ··岹·پdzܲ·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of trepidation1
Word History and Origins
Origin of trepidation1
Example Sentences
Did your daughters or anyone else in your family have any trepidation about any of the stories you share that have overlap with their own?
All those years later, I could still hear my father’s voice ringing in my ears and had trepidations about being in that state with its racist history.
"I suspect Bluestone would look on this with a fair bit of trepidation unless the land is available cheaply," he added.
I was nervous that he would have trepidations — ‘Oh, I’ve got this sick person on set.’
"I was determined and decided weeks ago - I've had no trepidation since then."
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