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trepidation

noun

/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

Meaning

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

She opened the letter with some trepidation.

fear, anxiety, dread, unease, apprehension

confidence, calm, assurance

with trepidation, sense of trepidation, great trepidation

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

a hard, transparent material used for windows, bottles, and other objects

A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality.

a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women

Long and careful consideration or discussion.