fear vs courage

fear

Definitions

verb

  1. be uneasy or apprehensive about
  2. be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
  3. be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
  4. be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
  5. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

noun

  1. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  2. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
  3. an anxious feeling

Examples

Not bad for someone who failed to shine at school and feared he would end up in a coalyard.

Here's the good news: When you bring what I call unconditional presence to the trance of fear, you create the foundation for true spiritual awakening.

I am from the Jewish origin and I can talk a lot about Jewish trends including a paranoidal fear that 'someone will get us this time.'

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courage

Definitions

noun

  1. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

Examples

A lot of schools don't really encourage team sports .

Epsom showed a great deal of heart considering their lowly league position but there are days when courage counts for naught and this was one of them.

Cutting into the growth a little while you're there is also a good plan, to encourage new, bushier growth.

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