trepidation | Definition of trepidation

Synonyms and Antonyms of trepidation

the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger

shaking with trepidation, I stepped into the old abandoned house

Synonyms of trepidation

alarm (also alarum), anxiety, dread, fear, fearfulness, fright, horror, panic, scare, terror

Words Related to trepidation

creeps, jitters, nervousness, willies

pang, qualm, twinge

agitation, apprehension, consternation, discomposure, disquiet, funk, perturbation

concern, dismay, worry

cowardice, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousness

Near Antonyms of trepidation

aplomb, assurance, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence

bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, hardihood, intrepidity, intrepidness, stoutness, valor

audacity, guts, nerve