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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Lots of energy, but also the ability to move fearlessly in unstable environments.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Borgli fearlessly asks how quickly the images we consume by scrolling or watching the news affect our thinking.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
"You have lived in strength, resolute in sharing your gifts with the world, fearlessly carving a legacy etched in wood touched by your hands," Wayne wrote in a post on Instagram.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
He fearlessly expressed what no one else dared to say in a community terrorized by criminal gangs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
“There’s a good lad. Now give that to Old Tim, ta-tum, ta-tum, ta-tum,” he murmured as he reached one gnarled hand fearlessly toward the blade.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
