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fearfulness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of fearfulness

the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger

a vet who was adept at easing the fearfulness of her animal patients

Synonyms of fearfulness

alarm (also alarum), anxiety, dread, fear, fright, horror, panic, scare, terror, trepidation

Words Related to fearfulness

creeps, jitters, nervousness, willies

pang, qualm, twinge

agitation, apprehension, consternation, discomposure, disquiet, funk, perturbation

concern, dismay, worry

cowardice, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousness

Near Antonyms of fearfulness

aplomb, assurance, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence

bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, hardihood, intrepidity, intrepidness, stoutness, valor

audacity, guts, nerve

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