FEARFULNESS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

fearfulness

noun

Definition of fearfulness

as in fear

the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger a vet who was adept at easing the fearfulness of her animal patients

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Noun

Bell also spoke of the importance of prioritizing communication in their relationship — especially during moments of fear or insecurity.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

And at times members of the congregation thank her and others for casting aside those anxieties and keeping this place going.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
That uncertainty allows anxiety to grow because your brain naturally wants answers that do not yet exist.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

Unlike the 1960 film, where Mizuno narrates his own tragedy, Yeon and Katayama’s new Vapor is an object of mystery and dread rather than the story’s protagonist.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Without a sense of dread and horror, From just becomes a kind of supernatural soap opera where everyone is angry at one another all the time.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of dread

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