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n. - The trait of being afraid; An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).

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  • This smart girl's lack of attention to her assignments, and her overt "fearfulness" surely suggest something else is going on it her life.
  • Five simple questions will lower your fearfulness.
  • Zion are afraid; fearfulness has surprised the hypocrites.
  • STEIN: And not surprising at all, considering the fearfulness.
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