trepidation

trep·i·da·tion

T0341200 (trĕp′ĭ-dā′shən)n.1. A state of alarm or dread; apprehension. See Synonyms at fear.2. Archaic An involuntary trembling or quivering.

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[Latin trepidātiō, trepidātiōn-, from trepidātus, past participle of trepidāre, to be in a state of confusion, from trepidus, anxious.]

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trep′i·da′tious (-shəs) adj.

trepidation

(ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən) n1. a state of fear or anxiety2. a condition of quaking or palpitation, esp one caused by anxiety[C17: from Latin trepidātiō, from trepidāre to be in a state of alarm; compare intrepid]

trep•i•da•tion

(ˌtrɛp ɪˈdeɪ ʃən)

n. 1. tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation. 2. a trembling or quivering movement. [1595–1605; < Latin trepidātiō, derivative of trepidā(re) to be apprehensive, panic]

Thesaurus

Noun

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trepidation - a feeling of alarm or dread apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread - fearful expectation or anticipation; "the student looked around the examination room with apprehension"

trepidation

noun (Formal) anxiety, fear, worry, alarm, emotion, excitement, dread, butterflies (informal), shaking, disturbance, dismay, trembling, fright, apprehension, tremor, quivering, nervousness, disquiet, agitation, consternation, jitters (informal), cold feet (informal), uneasiness, palpitation, cold sweat (informal), perturbation, the heebie-jeebies (slang) It was with some trepidation that I viewed the prospect.
confidence, calm, composure, coolness, aplomb, equanimity, self-assurance

trepidation

nounGreat agitation and anxiety caused by the expectation or the realization of danger:affright, alarm, apprehension, dread, fear, fearfulness, fright, funk, horror, panic, terror.Slang: cold feet.Idiom: fear and trembling.

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