Dauntlessness and Timorousness

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

Usage example: the inspiring dauntlessness of the soldiers who led the charge up the hill

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Timorousness is an antonym for dauntlessness.

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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Dauntlessness is an antonym for timorousness.

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