Main Entry: trep·i·da·tion

Pronunciation: \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 <trepidation about starting a new job>

synonyms see fear