Meaning & Definition of word "Trepidation"
Trepidation
/ˌtrɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
noun:
- 1. A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
- Example: She felt a sense of trepidation before giving her speech in front of the large audience.
- 2. A tremulous motion; tremor.
- Example: The ground shook with trepidation as the earthquake struck.
- 3. A state of alarm or dread.
- Example: 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
trepid:
characterized by trembling or quaking.
intrepid:
fearless; adventurous.
Slang Meanings of trepidation
Meaning: The jitters.
● Example Sentence: I had the jitters before my speech.
Meaning: Butterflies in your stomach.
● Example Sentence: I always get butterflies before a big event.