Today's Word I Hate To Say is Trepidation!
Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Trepidation
trep·i·da·tion noun \ˌtre-pə-ˈdā-shən\
: a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
1 archaic : a tremulous motion : tremor
2 : a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension <trepidation about starting a new job>
The word trepidation is a word that brings agitation to me. I really cannot give any good reason for the agitation; however, the frustration remains. Maybe it is how others use the word, maybe it is has to do with the way it is spelled, but it is like I should Trep-toe through the daisies - it is just unpleasant. LOL
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed and learned something about today's Word I Hate To Say!
Reference
Trepidation. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved January 2, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trepidation
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