fearfulness vs fear

fear vs fearfulness

fearfulness and fear both are nouns.

fearfulness is not a verb while fear is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fearfulness	Yes	No	No	No
fear	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fearfulness and fear are synonyms defined as:

fearfulness and fear: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Other synonyms of fearfulness include fright.

fearfulness (noun)	fear (noun)
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)
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)	an anxious feeling
	a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

fearfulness (verb)	fear (verb)
	be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
	regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
	be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
	be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
	be uneasy or apprehensive about

Difference between fearfulness and fear

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