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Translate files Trepidation
/ˌtrɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
She felt a sense of trepidation before giving her speech in front of the large audience.
A tremulous motion; tremor.
The ground shook with trepidation as the earthquake struck.
A state of alarm or dread.
His trepidation was evident when he heard the ominous news about the storm.
Etymology
From Latin 'trepidationem', from 'trepidare' meaning 'to tremble'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
with trepidation:
with a feeling of fear or anxiety.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
The jitters.
I had the jitters before my speech.
Butterflies in your stomach.
I always get butterflies before a big event.