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trepidation

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Noun — A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that is about to happen.

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with trepidation a sense of trepidation fear and trepidation

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin trepidatio, from trepidare, "to be agitated or alarmed."

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What does “trepidation” mean?
The word “trepidation” means a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that is about to happen. In plain terms, a nervous, uneasy feeling about something uncertain that is coming up.
How do you pronounce “trepidation”?
“Trepidation” is pronounced trehp-ih-DAY-shuhn (/ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “trepidation” in a sentence?
Here is “trepidation” used in a sentence: “She approached the interview with a mix of excitement and trepidation.”
What part of speech is “trepidation”?
“Trepidation” is a noun.
Where does the word “trepidation” come from?
The word “trepidation” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin trepidatio, from trepidare, "to be agitated or alarmed.".

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