Dreadfulness and Fearfulness

Dreadfulness

Dreadfulness noun - The quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay.
Usage example: the dreadfulness of an oncoming avalanche can scarcely be described

Fearfulness and dreadfulness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fearfulness" instead a noun "Dreadfulness".

Fearfulness

Fearfulness noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.

Dreadfulness and fearfulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dreadfulness" instead a noun "Fearfulness".
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