trepid — feeling fear or anxiety; timid and hesitant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling fear or anxiety; timid and hesitant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrɛpɪd/
Korean meaning: 두려워하는, 불안해하는; 소심하고 주저하는
Korean pronunciation: **트레**피드
Example Sentences
- The trepid cat refused to come out from under the bed during the thunderstorm.
- Mark's trepid approach to asking for a raise made his boss think he was asking for time off instead.
- The trepid new employee triple-checked every email before sending it.
trepid
ADJECTIVE//ˈtrɛpɪd//
feeling fear or anxiety; timid and hesitant
A trepid diver hesitates fearfully at the high diving board edge
Too trepid for rapid pace, just tepid steps in this race!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'trepidus' meaning trembling or agitated. Ancient Romans used this word to describe warriors shaking with fear or anxiety before battle.
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📝Examples
“The trepid cat refused to come out from under the bed during the thunderstorm.”
“Mark's trepid approach to asking for a raise made his boss think he was asking for time off instead.”
“The trepid new employee triple-checked every email before sending it.”
“She was so trepid about the job interview that she practiced her introduction 50 times in the mirror.”
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