Trepidation
WordNet
noun
(1) A feeling of alarm or dread
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from
Noun
- A fearful state; a state of hesitation or concern.
- I decided, with considerable trepidation, to let him drive my car without me.
Related terms
- intrepid
- trepid
- trepidate
- trepidancy
- trepidity
- trepidly