fear
noun
a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.
Example Sentences
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She believed in shaping the future by being fearlessly frank about the present and the past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Borgli fearlessly asks how quickly the images we consume by scrolling or watching the news affect our thinking.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
The student body collectively sighed “Alas, this too,” but then mobbed the dorms anyway, cheering and hugging fearlessly with unmasked smiles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
He shared the European Union's top human rights prize for having "fearlessly upheld" the values of justice, democracy and the rule of law with Machado, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
“My mama says we’re rich,” Flora answered, fearlessly returning my gaze as if daring me to stop her.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
