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trepidness en · NOUN

Etymology

From trepid + -ness.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The quality of being trepid; timidity.
    • For a moment, he is full of trepidness and doubt; but he lifts his eyes and heart to Heaven for Divine guidance and authentication of his mission, […] 1878, David Rice McAnally, The Life and Labors of Rev. E. M. Marvin, page 101:
    • After getting over my trepidness, I read the book, not once but every few years since then. 2022, J. G. Somers, The Career Kickstart: