fearfulness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearfulness
Noun
  • Harassment, fear alter campus life As prestigious universities like Harvard became a focal point of outside scrutiny last year, external harassment had devastating effects on students, the report says.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Many in the scientific community have begun to talk about how to move forward, but fears remain that the Trump administration will proceed with its own report, assigning authors that represent alternative viewpoints on climate change.
    Tracy J. Wholf, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sewing anxiety and confusion are usually first steps from Trump ahead of negotiation.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 May 2025
  • Annoying airport delays, congested highways and spiraling vacation costs can result in stress and anxiety.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • Boom!, the semi-autobiographical musical from Rent creator Jonathan Larson, as a hungry young composer racing toward his 30th birthday with more than a note of dread.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 7 May 2025
  • Developing Greater Self-Awareness Identifying behavioral signs of anxiety — such as physical restlessness, changes in eating habits or a sense of dread — may provide useful insights.
    Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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“Fearfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearfulness. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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