fearlessness

English

Etymology

fearless + -ness

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfɪəlɪsnɪs/
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Noun

fearlessness (usually uncountable, plural fearlessnesses)

  1. The quality of being fearless.
    • 1986, R.E.M. (lyrics and music), “Hyena”, in Lifes Rich Pageant:
      The only thing to fear is fearlessness / The bigger the weapon, the greater the fear / Hyena is ambassador to here

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