Antonyms of adj fearless

2 senses of fearless

Sense 1
unafraid (predicate) (vs. afraid), fearless -- (oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them)


Sense 2
audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, hardy, intrepid, unfearing -- (invulnerable to fear or intimidation; "audacious explorers"; "fearless reporters and photographers"; "intrepid pioneers")

INDIRECT (VIA bold) -> timid -- (showing fear and lack of confidence)

Similarity of adj fearless

2 senses of fearless

Sense 1
unafraid (predicate) (vs. afraid), fearless -- (oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them)
       => unapprehensive -- (not recognizing or slow to recognize danger)
       => unblinking, unflinching, unintimidated, unshrinking -- (not shrinking from danger)
       => unfrightened -- (not affected by fright)
          Also See-> bold#1; brave#1, courageous#1

Sense 2
audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, hardy, intrepid, unfearing -- (invulnerable to fear or intimidation; "audacious explorers"; "fearless reporters and photographers"; "intrepid pioneers")
       => bold (vs. timid) -- (fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure")