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fearlessness vs pluck

pluck vs fearlessness

fearlessness and pluck both are nouns.

fearlessness is not a verb while pluck is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fearlessness Yes No No No
pluck Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pluck is a hyponym of fearlessness; that is, pluck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fearlessness:
  • fearlessness: the trait of feeling no fear
  • pluck: the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
Other hyponyms of fearlessness include coolness, nervelessness, boldness, daring, hardihood, hardiness, gutsiness, pluckiness.
fearlessness (noun) pluck (noun)
the trait of feeling no fear the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
feeling no fear the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
fearlessness (verb) pluck (verb)
pull or pull out sharply
look for and gather
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
strip of feathers
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
Difference between fearlessness and pluck

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