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
What was once regarded as a vital forum to discuss global economic projections and future planning, was overcome by a profound sense of trepidation this year.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
The New York Times has been talking with a group of voters who all cast their ballots in last November’s election with some trepidation.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
However, sentiment is split evenly between relief and trepidation from the potential negative consequences introduced by the (mis)classification of Bitcoin as a security.
—Abubakar Nur Khalil, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
That’s why there was a sense of trepidation approaching the same fixture in September.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Madrid’s lack of defensive intensity means their opponents can progress upfield with little fear at times, knowing that Ancelotti’s forward line does not provide their team-mates the protection that comes with pressing from the front.—
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The governments of both Asian nations will start negotiations on a broad set of issues at a neutral site, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X. The ceasefire comes after the Indian and Pakistani militaries targeted each others’ bases, fueling fears of an all-out war.—
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Margin anxiety nonetheless prompted HF Sinclair to pause what had been a budding streak of annual dividend hikes since a little before the corporate merger.—
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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.—
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At night, the power was often cut, and guards would scream threats into the darkness, heightening dread and disorientation.—
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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.—
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“Trepidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trepidation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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