trepid

• Adjectif archaïque ou littéraire signifiant craintif, timoré, ou qui tremble de peur. Rare dans l'anglais moderne.

An archaic adjective meaning timid, fearful, or trembling with apprehension. It is rarely used in modern English.

1. Timid or fearfulC2formal

   Feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence; hesitant and nervous.

   Timide ou craintif

   • The trepid child hid behind his mother's skirt.
   • Her trepid approach to the interview was evident.
   • He gave a trepid smile before stepping onto the stage.

   Synonymesafraidanxiousapprehensivefearfulnervoustimidtremulous

   Antonymesaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaringdauntlessfearlessintrepidvaliant