trepidation
a feeling of fear or anxiety about a coming event
Word origin: From Latin trepidare, to tremble.
Trepidation in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing trepidation in a sentence.
She opened the exam results with considerable trepidation.
She approached the dissertation defense with trepidation, having heard how relentless the committee could be.
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Once a blank supporter of the policy, the governor now denounces it at every opportunity, embarrassed that she ever endorsed it.
Using “trepidation” well
Trepidation is a feeling of fear or anxiety about a coming event, blending dread with nervous anticipation. It is the opposite of confidence or composure.
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