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trep·id
(trĕp′ĭd)adj.
Timid; timorous.
[Latin trepidus, anxious.]
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trepid
(ˈtrɛpɪd) ortrepidant
adj
trembling or fearful
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trep•id
(ˈtrɛp ɪd)adj.
fearful or apprehensive.
[1640–50; < Latin trepidus]
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Adj. | 1. | trepid - timid by nature or revealing timidity; "timorous little mouse"; "in a timorous tone"; "cast fearful glances at the large dog" timid - showing fear and lack of confidence |
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