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trepidation

[trep-i-dey-shuhn] / ˌtrɛp ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /


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Gadd comes off as thoughtful and emphatic, while Ruben, his physically imposing character, commands trepidation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The downturn reflects stretched housing affordability, trepidation over U.S. trade policy, and softness in the labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

With great trepidation, I began to search for French news articles about the death of Quentin Deranque.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The news hammered software stocks, and trepidation quickly spread to other parts of the market.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Ned unrolled the paper with trepidation, thinking of Lysa and her terrible accusation, but the message did not concern Lady Arryn.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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