Unerschrockenheit
intrepidity, fearlessness
noun un-er-SHROK-en-hyte Rare
Usage Note
Unerschrockenheit describes a temperament that is not startled or deterred by danger or opposition. It is a relatively rare but precise word, appearing in literary and elevated journalistic prose. Adjective: unerschrocken.
Examples
"Die Unerschrockenheit der Journalistin verdient Bewunderung."
Natural Translation
The fearlessness of the journalist deserves admiration.
Literal Translation
The intrepidity of-the journalist deserves admiration.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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