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PRONUNCIATION OF FRIGHTFULNESS

frightfulness  [ˈfraɪtfʊlnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FRIGHTFULNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Frightfulness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FRIGHTFULNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

frightfulness

Fear

Fear is an emotion induced by a threat perceived by living entities, which causes a change in brain and organ function and ultimately a change in behavior, such as running away, hiding or freezing from traumatic events. Fear may occur in response to a specific stimulus happening in the present, or to a future situation, which is perceived as risk to health or life, status, power, security, or in the case of humans wealth or anything held valuable. The fear response arises from the perception of danger leading to confrontation with or escape from/avoiding the threat, which in extreme cases of fear can be a freeze response or paralysis. In humans and animals, fear is modulated by the process of cognition and learning. Thus fear has been judged as rational or appropriate and irrational or inappropriate. An irrational fear is called a phobia. Psychologists such as John B. Watson, Robert Plutchik, and Paul Ekman have suggested that there is only a small set of basic or innate emotions and that fear is one of them. This hypothesized set includes such emotions as joy, sadness, fright, dread, horror, panic, anxiety, acute stress reaction and anger.

Definition of frightfulness in the English dictionary

The definition of frightfulness in the dictionary is the quality of being frightful.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FRIGHTFULNESS


artfulness
ˈɑːtfʊlnɪs
boastfulness
ˈbəʊstfʊlnɪs
deceitfulness
dɪˈsiːtfʊlnɪs
distastefulness
dɪsˈteɪstfʊlnɪs
doubtfulness
ˈdaʊtfʊlnɪs
forgetfulness
fəˈɡetfʊlnɪs
fretfulness
ˈfrɛtfʊlnɪs
fruitfulness
ˈfruːtfʊlnɪs
gratefulness
ˈɡreɪtfʊlnɪs
lustfulness
ˈlʌstfʊlnɪs
respectfulness
rɪˈspɛktfʊlnɪs
self-forgetfulness
ˌselffəˈɡetfʊlnɪs
spitefulness
ˈspaɪtfʊlnɪs
sprightfulness
ˈspraɪtfʊlnɪs
tactfulness
ˈtæktfʊlnɪs
tastefulness
ˈteɪstfʊlnɪs
thoughtfulness
ˈθɔːtfʊlnɪs
uneventfulness
ˌʌnɪˈvɛntfʊlnɪs
wastefulness
ˈweɪstfʊlnɪs
wistfulness
ˈwɪstfʊlnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FRIGHTFULNESS

fright
fright wig
frighten
frightened
frightener
frighteners
frightening
frighteningly
frightful
frightfully
frightsome
frigid
Frigid Zone
frigidarium
frigidity
frigidly
frigidness
frigmarole
frigorific
frigorifico

WORDS THAT END LIKE FRIGHTFULNESS

business
carefulness
casualness
coolness
evilness
faithfulness
fearfulness
fullness
gracefulness
helpfulness
illness
joyfulness
meaningfulness
mental illness
mindfulness
stillness
thankfulness
truthfulness
usefulness
wellness
wonderfulness

Synonyms and antonyms of frightfulness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «frightfulness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FRIGHTFULNESS

Find out the translation of frightfulness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of frightfulness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «frightfulness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

frightfulness
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espanto
570 millions of speakers

English

frightfulness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डरावनापन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

frightfulness
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

frightfulness
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

atrocidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

frightfulness
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

horreur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketakutan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schrecklichkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

恐ろしさ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

frightfulness
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Frightfulness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ghê sợ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

frightfulness
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भयावहता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iğrençlik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terribilità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zastraszania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

frightfulness
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

frightfulness
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

frightfulness
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

frightfulness
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

frightfulness
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skremsler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of frightfulness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FRIGHTFULNESS»

The term «frightfulness» is used very little and occupies the 156.771 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FRIGHTFULNESS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «frightfulness» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «frightfulness» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about frightfulness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FRIGHTFULNESS»

Discover the use of frightfulness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to frightfulness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
War Damage in Western Europe: The Destruction of Historic ...
The expression 'calculated frightfulness', used in an article in The Times on damage to historic monuments in London, summed up the popular view that the bombing of city centre architecture was deliberate and controlled, rather than a ...
Nicola Lambourne, 2001
2
Classic Sermons on Overcoming Fear
THE. FIXED. HEART. IN. THE. DAY. OF. FRIGHTFULNESS. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord (Psalm 1 12:7). THE FIRST PART of the text describes a most desirable state of mind, that of being able to ...
‎1991
3
Frightfulness in Retreat
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Anonymous, 2010
4
Frightfulness in Retreat
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Hardpress, 2012
5
Frightfulness in Theory and Practice As Compared with ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Charles Andler, 2012
6
Can America Prevent Frightfulness from the Air?
A small part of this book appeared in "The Quarterly review' of July, 1939."
James Molony Spaight, 1939
7
Compassion and Remorse: Acknowledging the Suffering Other
An important point to note at the start here is one made by Peter Winch when he remarks that 'the frightfulness of sensations of guilt is inseparable from the thought of the frightfulness of the wrong which one has done'.30 That is to say, the ...
Steven Tudor, 2001
8
The Final Count
Concentrate on that one idea, that force is the only thing that counts today: concentrate also on the idea that frightfulness in war is inevitable. I've come round to that way of thinking, you know. The more the thing drags on, the more suffering ...
Sapper, 2009
9
Winston Churchill, CEO: 25 Lessons for Bold Business Leaders
He went on to promulgate what he described as "one general prohibition" for commanders to observe when handling riots and other civil strife: "I mean a prohibition against what is called 'frightfulness.' "This was the line he drew, and he ...
Alan Axelrod, 2009
10
Democracy's Blameless Leaders: From Dresden to Abu Ghraib, ...
He was interrupted with the question “Was not the frightfulness started three days before? Was not the frightfulness on the other side?” Churchill replied: We cannot admit this doctrine in any form. Frightfulness is not a remedy known to the ...
Neil James Mitchell, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FRIGHTFULNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term frightfulness is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Julian Ruck on how frank talking MP Chris Bryant deserves respect
... Margaret Thatcher and her disquiet at such casual frightfulness, but we live in different times and rolled up shirtsleeves, so what the heck. «South Wales Evening Post, Jul 15»
2
Oh my word Freight, Fright
Is old age a cause for frightfulness? Nuclear arms race frightens the world because of which there is cry for nuclear disarmament. Frightful is an ... «The Hans India, Jul 15»
3
Cathy McElroy: Amateur fireworks ruin the holiday
What is supposed to be a patriotic day for Americans has turned into a day of frightfulness. Every year thousands, even millions, of dog owners ... «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»
4
An economist explains why the key to a free world lies with China
... into military strength (with all the frightfulness inherent in military strength). A fascinating article in The Economist details some of these ideas:. «Quartz, Jul 15»
5
Statue of Limitations: These Five Monuments Honoring Racists and …
“In his long campaign of journalistic frightfulness against Frank and against all Jews at the time,” wrote The Nation, “Watson convinced ... «New York Observer, Jun 15»
6
Oscar Winning Composer James Horner Dies In Plane Crash
... experienced by a character, heighten your senses to near frightfulness, or bring a smile to your face with that happy onscreen ending. «Science Fiction, Jun 15»
7
On this day in Okanagan history: Cheery news from France
... the pessimism to which some people give way under the influence of the prolonged struggle and the deviltry of German frightfulness. «The Daily Courier, Jun 15»
8
Iain Duncan Smith has disabled people in his sights – cartoon
The most awful thing is that there is no effective opposition to this frightfulness. All the candidates for the Labour leadership bar one want to ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
9
The Spectator at war: Murder by moonlight
Our own gallant airmen, who do not deal in frightfulness, and would rather not drop a bomb at all than drop it with the probability that it will ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jun 15»
10
MARY BRASWELL: Looking Back at the War to End All Wars
The killing was part of the German war policy known as Schrecklichkeit (frightfulness). The purpose was to terrify civilians in occupied areas ... «The Albany Herald, May 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Frightfulness [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/frightfulness>. Apr 2024 ».
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