fearlessness

/ˈfirlɪsnɪs/
/ˈfɪəlɪsnɪs/
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Definitions of fearlessness
  1. noun
    feeling no fear
    synonyms: bravery
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    antonyms:
    fear
    an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
    types:
    security
    freedom from anxiety or fear
    confidence
    a feeling of trust (in someone or something)
    type of:
    feeling
    the experiencing of affective and emotional states
  2. noun
    the trait of feeling no fear
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    fearfulness
    the trait of being afraid
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    coolness, nervelessness
    fearless self-possession in the face of danger
    boldness, daring, hardihood, hardiness
    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
    gutsiness, pluck, pluckiness
    the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
    adventurousness, venturesomeness
    the trait of being adventurous
    daredevilry, daredeviltry
    boldness as manifested in rash and daredevil behavior
    audaciousness, audacity, temerity
    fearless daring
    brazenness, shamelessness
    behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame
    type of:
    braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
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