trepidation

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of fear or anxiety, typically before doing something difficult or risky.

  - "Despite her trepidation, she decided to ask for a promotion."
  - "The athlete felt trepidation before the big race."
  - "The trepidation of the students before their exams was palpable."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

agitation , apprehension , consternation , fear , hesitation , worry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trepidation
adulation , frustration , jubilation , oblation , radiation

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Variants

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trepidation , trepidations

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'trepidare', meaning 'to tremble'.

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Trivia

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1. Trepidation is a feeling that can affect anyone, regardless of age or background.

2. In some cultures, trepidation is seen as a sign of weakness or fear, while in others it is respected as a natural response to a challenging situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. Fear: An emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

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Quotes

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1. I came aboard the 319 with "trepidation", to join the lives of utter strangers, a man untried by the circumstances they had known.

   - Henry G. Bugbee, Jr.,"Naval History",{"source"=>"in {it}Authors at Sea{/it}, Robert Shenk, ed.", "aqdate"=>"1997"}

2. In the first minutes, hours, or even days of fieldwork most researchers feel "trepidation" about being an outsider, a stranger on the scene …

   - Marie D. Price,{it}Geographical Review{/it},January-April 2001

3. This was an ambitious project, and a number of us felt some "trepidation" about the possible results.

   - Brian Phillips,{it}New Republic{/it},13 Dec. 1999

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Culture

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In literature, trepidation is often used to describe a character's emotional state before facing a challenge or making a decision. In art, it can be depicted through visual representations of fear or anxiety.

How to Memorize "trepidation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person's facial expression and body language when they are feeling trepidation. Visualize the situation that is causing the trepidation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trepidation' with the feeling of butterflies in your stomach or the fear of the unknown.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'trepidation' to help remember its meaning, such as 'Trepidation is the feeling before an action that could bring Tremendous Results or Terrible Consequences'.

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