Daring and Timorousness

Opposite meaning words

Daring noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.

Usage example: the daring that the early explorers of Oceania must have had

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Timorousness is an antonym for daring.

Nearby Words: dare, daringly, dared

Timorousness noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

Usage example: the timorousness with which so many politicians approach hot-button issues

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Daring is an antonym for timorousness.

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