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Trepidation

usgb/ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃn/Volume
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Future AnxietyPlay
Trepidation often refers to worry about something that hasn't occurred yet. SlideTom waited for his exam results with trepidation.
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Mild FearPlay
It implies a less intense fear than terror; more like nervousness. SlideShe felt trepidation before her first flight.
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Narrative SuspensePlay
Often used in storytelling to build suspense before a crucial event. SlideThe eerie silence filled him with trepidation.