trepid

trep·id

 (trĕp′ĭd)

adj.

Timid; timorous.

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[Latin trepidus, anxious.]

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trepid

(ˈtrɛpɪd) or

trepidant

adj

trembling or fearful

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trep•id

(ˈtrɛp ɪd)

adj.

fearful or apprehensive.

[1640–50; < Latin trepidus]

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

trepid - timid by nature or revealing timidity; "timorous little mouse"; "in a timorous tone"; "cast fearful glances at the large dog" timorous, fearful timid - showing fear and lack of confidence

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