trepidness

English

Etymology

trepid +‎ -ness

Noun

trepidness (uncountable)

1. The quality of being trepid; timidity.
   • 1878, David Rice McAnally, The Life and Labors of Rev. E. M. Marvin, page 101:

     For a moment, he is full of trepidness and doubt; but he lifts his eyes and heart to Heaven for Divine guidance and authentication of his mission, […]

   • 2022, J. G. Somers, The Career Kickstart:

     After getting over my trepidness, I read the book, not once but every few years since then.