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

1archaic : a tremulous motion : tremor2: timorous uncertain agitation : apprehension <trepidation about starting a new job>

synonyms see fear