noun
- plural of fearfulness; the quality or state of being fearful; timidity or anxiety
Usage: typically used in formal or academic contexts; abstract noun; usually uncountable in singular form
Examples
- The fearfulnesses expressed by the community members were understandable given the circumstances.
- Her various fearfulnesses about public speaking made presentations difficult.
- The therapist addressed the patient's multiple fearfulnesses through cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Despite their fearfulnesses, the team moved forward with the project.
- The report documented the fearfulnesses that prevented citizens from reporting crimes.