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Antonyms for trepidation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : trep-i-dey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌtrɛp ɪˈdeɪ ʃən

Definition of trepidation

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin trepidationem (nominative trepidatio) "agitation, alarm, trembling," noun of action from past participle stem of trepidare "to tremble, hurry," from trepidus "alarmed, scared," from PIE *trep- "to shake, tremble" (cf. Sanskrit trprah "hasty," Old Church Slavonic trepetati "to tremble"), related to *trem- (see tremble).
  • noun anxiety, worry
Example sentences :
  • It was with some trepidation that Pierre set out for the creek.
  • Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts
  • The expectation of our first meeting filled me with trepidation.
  • Extract from : « A Writer's Recollections (In Two Volumes), Volume I » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • But three in number, the Indians had entered the district with some trepidation.
  • Extract from : « Chronicles of Border Warfare » by Alexander Scott Withers
  • When she had thanked him, he asked with trepidation whether she had heard from Jack.
  • Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
  • He waited in some trepidation, until he heard Primmie clump downstairs.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • This brightness of eye, that seemed all exhilaration, was it not trepidation instead?
  • Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable
  • "I've done, I've done," he cried in trepidation, making shift to depart.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "Oh, I am frightened too," said the other, but with eagerness rather than trepidation in her voice.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • Porteous followed, and watched the ululating child with some trepidation.
  • Extract from : « Teething Ring » by James Causey
  • I had to try to stop him here, and with fear and trepidation I thumbed the reel.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey

Synonyms for trepidation

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