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Trepidation
Phonetic Pronunciation:
IPA: /ˌtrɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Non-IPA: "TREP-i-DAY-shun"
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin word 'trepidatio' meaning 'to tremble or be agitated'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century and has kept a consistent meaning related to fear or agitation.
Current Definition:
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen; a trembling motion.
Other Forms:
Trepidatious (adjective): Describing a state of fear or agitation.
Trepidatiously (adverb): Done in a way that is fearful or agitated.
Example Sentences:
She approached the abandoned house with trepidation, unsure of what she might find inside.
His voice was full of trepidation as he recounted the eerie events of the night.
She entered the meeting trepidatiously, aware of the tough questions that awaited her.
Common Collocations:
Feel trepidation
Sense of trepidation
With trepidation
Phrasal Verbs:
None specifically associated with "trepidation."
Idioms:
"With one's heart in one's mouth" - often used to describe a feeling similar to trepidation where someone is very nervous or anxious.
Antonyms:
Confidence
Composure
Assurance
Synonyms:
Fear
Apprehension
Anxiety
Nervousness

[@henriquecandiotto8169]

Hey Kris, in Portuguese this word is trepidação but what is curious we never use that to talk about human being. Y'know I can say " I feel a kind of trepidation when I was on the elevator or on the airplane" . When we are talking about people or animals we use the word shaking or tremble (tremer) . So, great video! I'm waiting for the next one! Take care!

[@LearnwithKrisV]

That's interesting. It definitely is used with humans but can also be used with animals, like a cat walking with trepidation. Overall, though, it is a pretty rare word and not used so frequently.