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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of being fearful. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the trait of being afraid wordnet
3. 3
   an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anxietychicken-heartednesscowardicediffidencedreadeeriness

Antonyms

All antonyms

fearlessnessintrepidity

Etymology

From fearful + -ness.

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