trepidatious (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃəs
Definition
Feeling or showing fear or anxiety about something that might happen.
Examples
He felt trepidatious about the upcoming job interview.
She gave a trepidatious glance at the dark alleyway.
The investors were trepidatious about the company's financial future.
How to Use trepidatious
- trepidatious about (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling fear or anxiety regarding a specific situation or event. — "The team was trepidatious about playing the undefeated champions."
- trepidatious of (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling fear or apprehension of something or someone. — "He was trepidatious of the consequences of his actions."
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