fearlessness

noun

Definition of fearlessnessnext
as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger the admirable fearlessness shown by the pioneers of the civil rights movement

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  1. courage
  2. bravery
  3. heroism
  4. gallantry
  5. prowess
Noun
  • The novel is action-packed, and filled with insights into leadership and courage.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Embrace the journey with courage, and let your commitment be the compass guiding you.
    Mo Hamzian, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of courage
Noun
  • As a reward for his act of bravery, Zayin was given a gift card from the store Zumiez to purchase a new skateboard after the group of kids took his.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The trial has convulsed France and transformed the woman at its center into a feminist icon for her bravery in allowing the case to be tried publicly.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • Roy Kapur attributes the strong performance of South Indian films in Hindi-language markets to their approach to heroism.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Angela Bassett, in 2024 alone, was responsible for acts of heroism in the skies and on the open seas.
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
    Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.
    Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • This jersey retirement is not just a celebration of Clark's on-court prowess but also her enduring influence on the game of basketball.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The 2018 really stood out for us for its ability to show Rob’s prowess as a rockstar winemaker.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of prowess
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