August 30, 2026

Trepidation

noun

Definition

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen; nervous apprehension. Trepidation is the trembling anticipation of something dreaded.

Example Sentence

“She stepped onto the stage with trepidation, her notes clutched tightly in both hands.”

Etymology

From Latin trepidatio, from trepidare (to tremble), from trepidus (alarmed).

Scrabble Score

T1R1E1P3I1D2A1T1I1O1N1

TREPIDATION scores 14 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

fear anxiety apprehension nervousness

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