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trep-ih-DAY-shuhn · noun

Definition

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
Tremulous motion; quivering (literary).

Pronunciation

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Origin & Etymology

From Latin trepidare “to tremble.”

Nuance

Anxious apprehension; anticipatory unease.

Usage

“She opened the letter with trepidation.”

Fun Fact

“Intrepid” is its “not-afraid” opposite.

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