Trepidation

usgb/ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃn/
noun

A feeling of fear about something that may happen.

She had some trepidation about agreeing to their proposal.
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Often appears as...

  • feel a trepidation
  • sense of trepidation
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Future Anxiety

Trepidation often refers to worry about something that hasn't occurred yet.

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Tom waited for his exam results with trepidation.
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Mild Fear

It implies a less intense fear than terror; more like nervousness.

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She felt trepidation before her first flight.
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Narrative Suspense

Often used in storytelling to build suspense before a crucial event.

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The eerie silence filled him with trepidation.
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