1. the quality or state of being afraid; timidity or anxiety in the face of danger or uncertainty
2. a tendency to be easily frightened or to worry excessively

Examples

• Her fearfulness of heights prevented her from climbing the mountain.
• The child's fearfulness gradually decreased as he became more familiar with the new school.
• Despite his fearfulness, he managed to give the presentation.
• The dog's fearfulness around strangers made socialization difficult.
• His fearfulness about the future kept him from pursuing his dreams.
• She spoke with a trembling voice that revealed her fearfulness.
• The team's fearfulness in the final minutes cost them the game.