😨trepidation

noun
/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

Meaning

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

Example Sentences

She opened the letter with some trepidation.

Synonyms

fear, anxiety, dread, unease, apprehension

Antonyms

confidence, calm, assurance

Collocations

with trepidation, sense of trepidation, great trepidation

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