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

The war in Iran, coupled with trepidation among Canadian business owners about the future of trade relations with the U.S., means that “uncertainty is acute,” Macklem added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

Women at the time said they looked at every single man with trepidation, and police officers were stationed on many of the town's roads.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

It was only then that we remembered, with trepidation, our bundles.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya