fearfulness | ||
1. | [ noun ] an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) | |
Synonyms: | fear fright | |
Related terms: | fearlessness emotion panic horror alarm apprehension frisson hysteria timidity awe scare creeps intimidation stage_fright cold_sweat frighten afraid unafraid | |
2. | [ noun ] the trait of being afraid | |
Related terms: | fearlessness cowardice gutlessness pusillanimity timidity | |
Similar spelling: |
fearfully |