Synonyms for
Courageous
Definition
having or showing bravery or courage
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- courageous act
- courageous decision
- courageous effort
- courageous spirit
- courageous leader
- courageous response
- courageous attempt
Word family
noun courage
adverb courageously
Usage note
Courageous implies facing danger or difficulty with bravery. It is a strong positive attribute, often associated with heroic actions or moral fortitude.
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Example sentences
- She was courageous enough to stand up to the bully.
- The soldiers showed their courageousness during the battle.
- He made a courageous decision to speak up for what was right.
- The mountaineer had to be courageous to climb to the top of the mountain.
- The athlete showed a lot of courageousness when he kept playing despite his injury.
Quotes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' - Mary Anne Radmacher
It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. - E.E. Cummings