as in fear
the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
shaking with trepidation, I stepped into the old abandoned house
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Recent Examples of trepidation
Investors for now at least can take some comfort that the White House is on their side, even if the mood during the strong rally held a dose of trepidation.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Two very young music students approached him with obvious trepidation about meeting one of their idols.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
And there’s already trepidation among some Republicans that the House is in jeopardy.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 10 May 2025
In my conversations with Head Start providers, advocates, and program specialists across seven states in the last few weeks, the mood has been a mix of anger, sadness, hope, and trepidation.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Two very young music students approached him with obvious trepidation about meeting one of their idols.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
And there’s already trepidation among some Republicans that the House is in jeopardy.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 10 May 2025
In my conversations with Head Start providers, advocates, and program specialists across seven states in the last few weeks, the mood has been a mix of anger, sadness, hope, and trepidation.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for trepidation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trepidation
Noun
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Some of this fear is rooted in social comparison, but much of it is tied to daily concerns about funding retirement accounts and covering child care costs.—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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While on the stand, Ventura also opened up about dating Mescudi for a short period, but allegedly having to break it off out of fear of Combs' reaction.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Although summer is usually the best time for relaxing, some grads might already be feeling the anxiety that comes with starting a new school or job.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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As reported by First Post, Poland is holding a presidential election against a backdrop of growing security concerns, fueled by the ongoing war in neighboring Ukraine and anxiety over a potential U.S. retreat from European defense commitments under President Donald Trump.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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At night, the power was often cut, and guards would scream threats into the darkness, heightening dread and disorientation.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Anxiety is a feeling of fear and dread, often triggered by stressful situations, uncertainty, and perceived threats.12 People whose anxiety does not go away or gets worse over time may have an anxiety disorder.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
19 May 2025
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“Trepidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trepidation. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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