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noun

A feeling of fear, anxiety, or nervousness.

Example Sentences:

• I approached the stage with trepidation, unsure of how the audience would react.
• Her heart pounded with trepidation as she entered the haunted house.
• There was a sense of trepidation in the air as the students waited for their exam results.

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adjective

Causing or marked by fear, anxiety, or nervousness.

Example Sentences:

• The trepidation-inducing roller coaster scared the thrill-seekers.
• She put on a brave face despite her trepidation about the upcoming surgery.
• Thanks to his trepidation, he always triple-checked his work before submitting it.

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verb

To feel fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

Example Sentences:

• He trepidated about the outcome of the job interview.
• As the storm approached, the villagers trepidated for their homes and safety.
• She trepidated at the thought of giving a presentation to a large audience.

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