trepidation
nounDivide trepidation into syllables:
trep · i · da · tion
How to pronounce trepidation:
Definition of trepidation:
- trepidation (noun):
- a state of fear or anxiety
- a feeling of alarm or dread.
- a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation apprehension
Synonyms for trepidation:
agitation
alarm
anxiety
apprehension
blue funk
butterflies
cold feet
cold sweat
concern
consternation
dismay
disquiet
disturbance
dread
emotion
excitement
fear
fearfulness
fright
horror
jitters
nervousness
palpitation
panic
perturbation
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Antonyms for trepidation:
advantage
aplomb
approval
assurance
ataraxia
ataraxy
balance
beauty
belief
benefit
blessing
bliss
boldness
bravery
calm
calm demeanor
calmness
certainty
certitude
cheer
collectedness
comfort
composedness
composure
confidence
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