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trepidationa 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/

Korean meaning: 앞으로 일어날 일에 대한 두려움이나 불안감

Korean pronunciation: 트레피**데이**션

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

trepidation concept
💡 Concept

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Roottrepid
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'trepidatio' meaning trembling or agitation, derived from 'trepidare' meaning to tremble or be alarmed.

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🎵Rhyme

meditationcelebrationconsideration
meditation
celebration
consideration

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

anxietyapprehensionnervousnessuneasinessdread

Antonyms

confidenceassuranceboldness

Related

tremblinghesitationworryfearanticipation