Pronunciation: /trɪpɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
A1 I felt trepidation before my first day of school.
A2 She approached the haunted house with trepidation.
B1 The trepidation of speaking in public can be overcome with practice.
B2 Despite his trepidation, he decided to take the job offer.
C1 The trepidation of making such a life-changing decision weighed heavily on her mind.
C2 His trepidation about the future was palpable as he made plans to move abroad.
formal The new investors approached the merger with trepidation, unsure of the potential risks involved.
informal I feel a sense of trepidation about starting my new job next week.
slang I was full of trepidation before taking the final exam, but I ended up doing better than I expected.
figurative As she walked through the dark forest, a feeling of trepidation crept over her like a cold shiver.
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