Fearlessness
What it means
Courage so strong that fear does not prevent necessary action.
Reach for it when recognizing bold conduct while avoiding the claim that no fear was felt
Her fearlessness gave other witnesses confidence to come forward.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when composure under pressure deserves an informal compliment
Careful Nerve can also mean insolence.
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everyday
Fits when someone acts well despite feeling fear
Careful Courage is more realistic and less absolute than fearlessness.
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warm
Fits when a particular danger is met with admirable resolve
Careful Bravery may describe one act rather than a settled quality.
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professional
Fits when readiness to take visible risks or challenge convention matters
Careful Boldness can be rude or poorly judged.
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formal
intrepidity
Fits when steadfast daring in danger suits elevated prose
Careful Intrepidity is obscure and sounds theatrical in everyday praise.
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literary
dauntlessness
Fits when threats and setbacks do not discourage the person
Careful Dauntlessness emphasizes persistence more than absence of fear.
Opposites 3
- cowardice
- timidity
- fearfulness
Common phrases 3
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show fearlessness
The climber did not need to show fearlessness to prove her skill.
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remarkable fearlessness
His remarkable fearlessness steadied the rescue crew.
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fearlessness in adversity
Fearlessness in adversity became the captain's defining reputation.
Word family 2
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