Trepidation

trepidation
PRON: \ˌtre-pə-ˈdā-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin trepidation-, trepidatio, from trepidare to tremble, from trepidus agitated; probably akin to Old English thrafian to urge, push, Greek trapein to press grapes

Date: 1605

1 archaic : a tremulous motion : tremor

2: timorous uncertain agitation : apprehension

synonyms see fear

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