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- [feer-lis]
- /ˈfɪər lɪs/
- /ˈfɪələsnəs/
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- [feer-lis]
- /ˈfɪər lɪs/
Definitions of fearlessness word
- adjective fearlessness without fear; bold or brave; intrepid. 1
- noun fearlessness The quality of being fearless. 1
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Origin of fearlessness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, fearless is from the Middle English word fereles. See fear, -less
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Parts of speech for Fearlessness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fearlessness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fearlessness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fearlessness
noun fearlessness
- boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- heroism — the qualities or attributes of a hero or heroine: He showed great heroism in battle.
- valor — boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; bravery: a medal for valor.
- fortitude — mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously: Never once did her fortitude waver during that long illness.
- mettle — courage and fortitude: a man of mettle.
Antonyms for fearlessness
noun fearlessness
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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