trepidation (noun) - fear, anxiety, or dread about what is going to happen; apprehension or agitation [trep-i-dey-shuhn]
BREAKDOWN: TREP- (tremble) + -ID (that which is) + -ATION (process of)
trepidatious means feeling apprehensive, nervous, or fearful
intrepid means showing courage despite danger or difficulty; dauntless, resolute, and bold
“Every mile marker can be met with some measure of trepidation, in a race or in life. Am I on target? Do I have what it takes to finish strong?” —Kristin Armstrong