Fearlessness and Pusillanimity

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

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Pusillanimity is an antonym for fearlessness.

Nearby Words: fear, fearless, fearlessly

Pusillanimity noun - A shameful lack of courage in the face of danger.

Usage example: the pusillanimity shown by the press on this issue after the administration began applying pressure

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Fearlessness is an antonym for pusillanimity.

Nearby Word: pusillanimous

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