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trepidation
[/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: trepidações
trepidação
1.
a state of fear or anxiety; nervous apprehension
She entered the interview room with some trepidation.
Ela entrou na sala de entrevista com certa trepidação.
2.
a trembling or shaking motion
The trepidation of the building during the earthquake was noticeable.
A trepidação do edifício durante o terremoto foi notável.
Synonyms
anxiety
apprehension
fear
worry
nervousness
uneasiness
Antonyms
confidence
assurance
calm
composure
courage
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
trepidação
standard usage; also commonly expressed as 'medo' or 'ansiedade'
São Paulo
trepidação
formal usage; less common in everyday speech
Portugal
trepidação
formal and literary usage; more common in written Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
with trepidation - com trepidação / com receio
filled with trepidation - cheio de trepidação
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