Education is such a serious matter, we speak of it with trepidation.

I must admit that I am following the reform process with trepidation.

He was in some trepidation at the idea of meeting Mr. Yorke.

I viewed it with some trepidation; the night seemed no longer comfortable.

At least England await the visit of New Zealand with less trepidation.

I, on the other hand, always feel a certain amount of trepidation.

You know the role already. Q: So no trepidation about doing it?

Outbreaks in dozens of schools will add to the sense of trepidation.

To begin with, it's true, she read with trepidation and some unease.

There was neither anger nor trepidation in his voice; only casual curiosity.

And, she noted, his sense of trepidation had grown in direct parallel.

As he reached the address on foot, he felt overwhelmed with trepidation.

I dreaded school - I regularly went there in fear and trepidation.

With trepidation I ascended the back staircase leading to the secluded apartment.

I had a moment of trepidation, I admit, but I was mistaken.

The High Queen walked toward the lobby with a sense of trepidation.