trepidatiously

Meaning

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.

Pronunciation: /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃəsli/

Synonyms of trepidatiously

Words with a similar meaning to trepidatiously:

• nervously
• apprehensively
• hesitantly
• timidly

Antonyms of trepidatiously

Words with the opposite meaning to trepidatiously:

• confidently
• boldly
• fearlessly