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FEARLESSNESS Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word fearlessness. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For FEARLESSNESS

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
fearfulness
nounn
noun

• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

• the trait of being afraid

anxiety
nounn
noun

• (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

• a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

apprehension
nounn
noun

• fearful expectation or anticipation

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• painful expectation

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

caution
nounn
noun

• the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

• a warning against certain acts

• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

• the trait of being circumspect and prudent

verb

• warn strongly; put on guard

cowardice
nounn
noun

• the trait of lacking courage

hesitancy
nounn
noun

• a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

• a certain degree of unwillingness

nervousness
nounn
noun

• the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

• an uneasy psychological state

• a sensitive or highly strung temperament

timidity
nounn
noun

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

timorousness
nounn
noun

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

trepidation
nounn
noun

• a feeling of alarm or dread

fear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

• an anxious feeling

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

verb

• be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

• be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

• be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement

• be uneasy or apprehensive about

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Alternatives for FEARFULNESS

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