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trepid

[ trep-id ]

adjective

  1. fearful or apprehensive, especially trembling from fear.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of trepid1

First recorded in 1640–50, trepid is from the Latin word trepidus

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Example Sentences

Dominum non invocaverunt; illic trepid-averunt timore, ubi non erat timor.

The muscles of the spiritual athlete pant for such exertion; and without it, they would dwindle into trepid imbecility.

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