trepidation (/ˌtrɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/)
noun · Advanced · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /ˌtrɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
Meaning: nervous fear about the future
Trepidation is a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen. Speakers admit facing big moments with trepidation.
Examples
🗣 She took the stage with some trepidation.
Etymology
From Latin ‘trepidare’, meaning to tremble.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for nervous anticipation before a challenge.
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Tags: fear, anxiety