fierceness

Definitions

The quality of being physically intense, violent, or ferocious.

The state of being showing great intensity, passion, or determination.

Examples

The fierceness of the storm forced the villagers to seek shelter immediately.

She defended her beliefs with a quiet fierceness that commanded respect from everyone in the room.

Synonyms

ferocity savagery intensity vehemence aggression fury truculence

Antonyms

gentleness mildness tenderness docility calmness meekness passivity