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Fearfulness Definition & Meaning

fearfulness
noun
  1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
  2. the trait of being afraid

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Frequently asked questions

What does fearfulness mean?
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
What part of speech is fearfulness?
Fearfulness is a noun.
How many definitions does fearfulness have?
Fearfulness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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