fearfulness

noun

Definition of fearfulnessnext
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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  1. fear
  2. anxiety
  3. dread
Noun
  • Read More: How Tech Giants Turned Ukraine Into an AI War Lab Swift’s fears were shared by many of her young fans, who are coming of age in a generation that seems to be bearing the brunt of technology’s harms.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, each movement evokes the fear and despair and endurance that defined his experience as a prisoner.
    Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of fear
Noun
  • On one side, parents share haunting stories of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders and blame ...
    Edward Longe, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Levels of stress, anxiety and depression are already alarmingly high among U.S. adults.
    Sujay Saha, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • But there is a sense of dread at times, particularly with headlines.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • There were fewer pickups, more layoffs, tight budgets, high expectations and a general sense of dread that consumed what had been a thriving community of entertainment creatives.
    Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of dread
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