Word of the DayAugust 18, 2024

trepidation

Definition

feeling anxiety about a possible future event

Example Usage

she caught the recruiter's eye with some trepidation as she wasn't entirely sure she had studied enough to do well in the interview

Synonyms

  • unease
  • dread
  • apprehension
  • fearful
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