trepidation — a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- I opened my report card with considerable trepidation, knowing I had skipped half the semester.
- She felt trepidation before meeting her boyfriend's parents for the first time.
- The CEO announced the layoffs with visible trepidation, probably fearing an employee revolt.
trepidation
NOUN[/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/]
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
While his friend jumped confidently into the pool, the boy stood frozen at the edge, filled with trepidation.
TREP(tremble) + ID + ATION — trembling with fear before facing the tiny spider, the knight was overcome with trepidation.
The rapid river made the hiker hesitate at the bridge, filled with trepidation about crossing.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'trepidatio' meaning trembling or agitation, derived from 'trepidare' meaning to tremble or be alarmed.
Breakdown
trepid- (tremble, from Latin trepidare) + -ation (noun suffix indicating a state or condition) = trepidation
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📝Examples
“I opened my report card with considerable trepidation, knowing I had skipped half the semester.”
“She felt trepidation before meeting her boyfriend's parents for the first time.”
“The CEO announced the layoffs with visible trepidation, probably fearing an employee revolt.”
“Despite his trepidation about public speaking, he delivered an excellent presentation.”
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