trepidation
tre
ˌtrɛ
tre
pi
pi
da
ˈdeɪ
dei
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/tɹˌɛpɪdˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "trepidation"in English

Trepidation
01

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

example
Examples
As the deadline approached, she felt a sense of trepidation about the upcoming exam.
Stepping into the dark, unfamiliar forest filled him with trepidation, unsure of what dangers lurked within.
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