trepid

/ˈtrɛpɪd/; /ˈtrepɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or showing fear or anxiety

“The trepid crowd waited anxiously for the concert to begin.”

2. noun

a feeling of fear or anxiety

“The trepid in the audience’s voices was palpable.”

Synonyms

  • alarmed
  • anxious
  • apprehensive

Antonyms

  • brave
  • confident