different between prowess vs forcefulness

English

Etymology

From Middle English prowesse, prouwesse, proues, prouesce, prouesse (“bravery in battle; act of bravery; excellence; nobility of character; intelligence”), from Old French proeche, proesce, proeësche (“goodness; excellence; bravery”), from Old French preu, prou, prouz, proz, pruz (“good; excellent; brave”). Compare English proud.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?p?a??s/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /?p?a??s/
• Hyphenation: prow?ess

Noun

prowess (countable and uncountable, plural prowesses)

1. (uncountable) Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
2. (uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.
3. (countable) An act of prowess.
   1. An act of adroitness or dexterity.
   2. An act of distinguished bravery or courage; a heroic deed.

Derived terms

• prowessed (adjective)

Related terms

• prow

Translations

References

English

Etymology

forceful +? -ness

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?f??(?)sf?ln?s/

Noun

forcefulness (usually uncountable, plural forcefulnesses)

1. The characteristic or quality of being forceful

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