Definition

A person who is afraid or has fear about something.

Example

As a fearer of heights, she avoided climbing the tall ladder.

Conversation

I think being a fearer can hold you back in life.

Yeah, it definitely can make you miss out on opportunities.

Sometimes I wonder how to overcome being such a fearer myself.

It's all about facing your fears little by little, I guess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fearer → It is formed from "fear" (from Old English "fǣr", meaning a feeling of anxiety or dread) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A fearer is a person who experiences fear.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who feels anxiety or dread — that's what a fearer is, a person who fears.

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