Trepidation

Synonyms of trepidation

• apprehension
• anxiety
• nervousness

Antonyms of trepidation

• calmness
• confidence
• assurance

Collocations of trepidation

feelings of trepidation

Frequency: 70 %

Her feelings of trepidation grew as the deadline approached.

trepidation and fear

Frequency: 65 %

The darkness of the forest filled him with trepidation and fear.

approach with trepidation

Frequency: 60 %

He decided to approach the situation with trepidation, unsure of the outcome.

trepidation and anxiety

Frequency: 50 %

The thought of public speaking filled her with trepidation and anxiety.

overcome trepidation

Frequency: 45 %

She worked hard to overcome her trepidation of heights.

Idiomatic Expressions for trepidation

• Phrase: trepidation at the thought of
  Meaning: feeling anxious or scared when thinking about something
  Usage: He felt a sense of trepidation at the thought of having to give a speech in front of a large crowd.