Synonyms & related words for trepidation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of trepidation — including apprehensiveness, uneasiness, fear, unease, nervousness, consternation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to trepidation

Explore words related to trepidation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include apprehension, anxiousness, misgivings, anxiety, swivet, skittishness, fearfulness, angst. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for trepidation

Common synonyms for trepidation include apprehensiveness, uneasiness, fear, unease, nervousness, consternation, disquietude, dread — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does trepidation come from?

The word trepidation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root trepid-, from Latin trepidus (“alarmed”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.