Trepidation
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Future Anxiety
Trepidation often refers to worry about something that hasn't occurred yet. 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. She felt trepidation before her first flight.
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Narrative Suspense
Often used in storytelling to build suspense before a crucial event. The eerie silence filled him with trepidation.