V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
trepidation
noun
Definition: a feeling of fear or dread about the future
Synonyms: alarm, fear, agitation, perturbation, uneasiness, consternation, dread
Antonyms: ease, calm
Tips: Trepidation is derived from the Latin stem trepidare, “to startle, be agitated.” Trepidation is a more sophisticated and specific way to discuss fear. The related word intrepid adds the negative in to trepid, to mean "without fear, brave."
Usage Examples:
Her trepidation about having to deliver a speech to the company board was evident on her face as a small bead of sweat ran down her forehead. (fear, consternation)
His trepidation about being fired seemed unwarranted, since he was a top performer for the company. (dread, fear)
It was her trepidation about flying that caused her to cancel her European vacation. (fear, dread)
I have some trepidation about starting a new job, but once I get past my fear, I'm sure everything will be fine. (uneasiness)
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