trepidation

US /ˌtrep.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌtrep.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
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a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

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He felt a sense of trepidation as he approached the stage.
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There was some trepidation about the upcoming exams.
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