Fierceness: meaning, definitions and examples
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fierceness
[ หfษชษrsnษs ]
in battle
The quality or state of being fierce; intense aggressiveness or boldness.
Synonyms
aggressiveness, boldness, intensity.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fierceness |
Best used to describe a strong, often wild and intense energy or behavior in situations like competitive sports or conflict.
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| intensity |
Suitable for describing the degree or strength of focus, emotion, or activity, often without implying hostility or physical force.
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| boldness |
Appropriate for describing confident, courageous, and daring behavior without the negative connotations of being hostile.
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| aggressiveness |
Used when describing a hostile, bold, and often forceful behavior. Often has a negative connotation associated with being confrontational.
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Examples of usage
- He fought with such fierceness that his enemies were intimidated.
- The fierceness of the lioness protecting her cubs was evident to all.
- The soldiers attacked with a fierceness that surprised the enemy.
- The fierceness of the storm made it impossible to go outside.
- Her fierceness in negotiations earned her a reputation as a tough negotiator.
Translations
Translations of the word "fierceness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ferocidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคฐเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Wildheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ keganasan
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัััััั
๐ต๐ฑ dzikoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅถๆดใ (ใใใใผใใ)
๐ซ๐ท fรฉrocitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ ferocidad
๐น๐ท vahลilik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑุงุณุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ divokost
๐ธ๐ฐ divokosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅถ็ (xiลngmฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ divjost
๐ฎ๐ธ grimmd
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะปะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษddarlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ ferocidad
Etymology
The word 'fierceness' dates back to the 13th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'fers', meaning bold or strong. Over time, 'fierceness' has come to represent the quality of being intense, aggressive, or bold in various contexts, especially in battle or confrontational situations.