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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Victor Munoz: Played with such a fearlessness and was an absolute nuisance for Man City, causing Nico O'Reilly all sorts of problems.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
But the ultimate reveal of the “Lanterns” finale, besides resolving the mystery established in the series premiere, is that the supposedly infallible Guardians are wrong to view fearlessness as the ultimate virtue.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Given Iamaleava’s fearlessness with his legs and the Terrapins’ effective pass rush, it may be difficult to keep the signal-caller on his feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
That fearlessness was apparent in the inaugural issue, which included, the year before Roe v.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
There the old Eskimo hunters she had known in her childhood thought the riches of life were intelligence, fearlessness, and love.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
