Meaning of the word trepidation in English

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trepidation

US /ˌtrep.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌtrep.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

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