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trepidation

nounHigh-frequency wordMore T words

a feeling of fear or anxiety about a coming event

Word origin: From Latin trepidare, to tremble.

In a sentence

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.

Synonyms
apprehensiondreadanxietyunease
Antonyms
confidencecomposurecalm
Usage & nuance

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.

Common questions

Questions about “trepidation

Trepidation (noun) means a feeling of fear or anxiety about a coming event
Here is trepidation used in an example sentence: "She opened the exam results with considerable trepidation." Another example: "She approached the dissertation defense with trepidation, having heard how relentless the committee could be."
Common synonyms for trepidation include apprehension, dread, anxiety, unease.
Antonyms of trepidation include confidence, composure, calm.
Clusters with apprehension, dread, and unease in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms confidence, composure, and calm mark the reversed sense.
Yes. Trepidation is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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