as in fear
the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
a vet who was adept at easing the fearfulness of her animal patients
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Noun
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The country passed a law last month banning foreign political donations over fears about potential interference in this week’s vote.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025 -
Some other common reasons behind these behaviors include teething; fears and phobias; and social isolation or boredom; among others.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Extreme deficits may lead to obsessive food tracking, anxiety around eating, or disordered eating patterns.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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The series is less a procedural crime drama than a social portrait diving headfirst into the simmering cultural anxiety around boys and young men in the age of incels, male dislocation, and toxic podcasts.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Over the past few weeks, my family has watched with dread as the Trump administration has closed the borders of the United States to asylum seekers and refugees just like in World War II.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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For many, there's a feeling of dread associated with software updates to your favorite gadget.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Fearfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearfulness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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