Dreadlessness

/ˈdrɛdləsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fearless; absence of dread or anxiety.

Etymology

From dreadless (adjective) + -ness (abstract noun suffix). Double suffixing (-less + -ness) creates an abstract noun expressing the condition of lacking dread.

Kelly Says

This word demonstrates English's amazing flexibility—you can stack suffixes four times (dread-less-ness) to express a philosophical concept, though most speakers would compress this into simpler words like 'fearlessness' or 'courage'.

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