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fearfulness Synonyms

Another word for fearfulness

Choosing another word for fearfulness depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The emotional state of feeling afraid, anxious, or apprehensive, or a general disposition toward timidity.

Usage Example

"Years of gentle training helped the rescued dog overcome its natural timidity around strangers."

Strongest
timidity
apprehension
trepidation
Strong
anxiety
nervousness
timorousness
uneasiness
faintheartedness
cowardice
dread

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being frightening, dreadful, or inspiring terror and awe.

Usage Example

"The sheer frightfulness of the jagged mountain precipice made the hikers pause before continuing along the narrow trail."

Strongest
frightfulness
dreadfulness
terribleness
Strong
horribleness
awfulness
formidableness

Opposites of fearfulness

The opposite of fearfulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fearlessness
courage
bravery
boldness
pleasantness
confidence
dauntlessness
intrepidity
See all opposites of fearfulness

• Nearby Words

fear
fearful
fearfully
fearfulness
fearless
fearlessly
fearlessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fearfulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fearfulness
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