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trepidus — meaning in English

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English meaning

jumpy adjective Nervous, easily startled, or on edge.
nervous adj Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.

Senses

trepidus is used for these senses in English:

jumpy Nervous and excited.
nervous Apprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried. [from 18th c.]

nervous — full definition

adj Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.
adj Relating to the nerves or nervous system.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.