trepidation

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trepidation

(noun)

Meaning

a feeling of fear or anxiety

Example

"As the thunderstorm approached, Emily felt a wave of trepidation wash over her."

Synonyms

apprehensiondreadfear

Antonyms

confidenceassurancecalmness

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'trepidatio', meaning trembling or alarm.
Related word forms
  • adjective: trepidatious

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