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fearlessness

[/ˈfɪrləsnəs/]
noun
destemor
1. The quality or state of being without fear; courage and bravery
Her fearlessness in facing the challenges inspired everyone around her.
O seu destemor ao enfrentar os desafios inspirou todos à sua volta.
2. Absence of anxiety or apprehension; boldness
The athlete's fearlessness allowed him to take calculated risks.
O destemor do atleta permitiu-lhe correr riscos calculados.
NYC Slang
guts, nerve, balls
Synonyms
couragebraveryintrepidityboldnessaudacityvalorfearlessness
Antonyms
fearcowardicetimidityapprehensiondreadtrepidation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destemor
Most common usage; can also use 'coragem'
Rio de Janeiro
coragem
Often preferred in colloquial speech
São Paulo
destemor
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
destemor
Standard usage; 'coragem' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

heart of a lion
nerves of steel
face one's fears
brave the storm
stand one's ground
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