What does trepidation mean?

trepidation in AZ Dictionary

(n) A state of alarm or dread; apprehension. See Synonyms at fear.
(n) An involuntary trembling or quivering.
(n) A fearful state; a state of hesitation or concern.

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  • Synonym for "trepidation"
    • disturbance, agitation, tremor, fear, quaking
  • Phrases for "trepidation"
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  • Hypernym for "trepidation"
    • apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread
  • Etymologically Related for "trepidation"
    • trepidancy, trepidly, intrepid, trepidate, trepidatory
  • Same Context for "trepidation"
    • uneasiness, nervousness, unease, perplexity, consternation
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