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fearsomeness

/ˈfɪr.səm.nəs/
fear · some · ness
Adverb:fearsomely
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Adjective:fearsome
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being frightening, intimidating, or inspiring dread and awe.

Example

"The sheer size and fearsomeness of the grizzly bear caused the hikers to slowly back away along the trail."

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• Nearby Words

fearmongering
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fearsomely
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feasibility
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fearsomeness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fearsomeness
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