trepidatiously (C2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃəsli/
Definition
In a manner characterized by fear, apprehension, or nervous hesitation.
Examples
He approached the edge of the cliff trepidatiously, peering down at the churning waves below.
The new employee trepidatiously asked her boss for an extension on the difficult project.
After the warning, the children trepidatiously entered the dark, creaky old house.
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