trepidation

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Despite my cat trepidation, I saw him again, just to make sure my first-date magic wasn’t a fluke.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Looming in the background for Carney, though, are domestic political considerations, with trepidation from pockets of the country’s Indian diaspora.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

That is why Friday's last 16 draw will bring eager anticipation rather than trepidation as former Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle knows better than most.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

She thought she’d be jumping up and down with excitement, but instead she felt trepidation.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman