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Trepidation: meaning, definitions and examples

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trepidation

 

[ หŒtrษ›pษชหˆdeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feelings of fear or agitation

Trepidation refers to a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen. It is often characterized by trembling or shaking due to nervousness or apprehension. Trepidation can be caused by uncertainty, anticipation of a negative outcome, or a sense of danger.

Synonyms

anxiety, apprehension, dread, fear, nervousness

Examples of usage

  • I felt a sense of trepidation before the job interview.
  • The trepidation in her voice was palpable as she talked about the upcoming exam.
  • Despite his trepidation, he decided to take the leap and pursue his dream.
  • She approached the dark alley with trepidation, unsure of what she might find there.
  • The trepidation in the air was almost suffocating as they waited for the results.

Translations

Translations of the word "trepidation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apreensรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคถเคพเค‚เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beklommenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegelisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะฒะพะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niepokรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆๆ€–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trรฉpidation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท endiลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณตํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบzkost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบzkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๆƒง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tesnoba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvรญรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorxu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temor

Etymology

The word 'trepidation' originated from the Latin word 'trepidatio', which means 'a trembling'. It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of trepidation has been present throughout history, as humans have always experienced fear and anxiety in the face of uncertainty or danger. The word has evolved to encompass a wide range of emotions related to fear and agitation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,957, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.