courageous

[kuh-rey-juhs] / kəˈreɪ dʒəs /

ADJECTIVE

brave, bold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adventurous audacious daring fearless gallant gutsy heroic resolute strong tenacious tough valiant

WEAK

Trojan adventuresome assured cool daredevil dauntless doughty fiery fire-eating game gritty hardy high-spirited impavid indomitable intrepid lionhearted nervy plucky red-blooded spartan stalwart stand tall stouthearted unafraid undaunted valorous venturesome venturous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid cautious cowardly fearful irresolute meek shy timid unadventurous weak yielding

WEAK

faint-hearted fearing

Example Sentences

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“Liliana becomes so courageous and competitive when she gets in the circle,” Stith added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But a truly courageous leader would keep his promise to give families a bigger and broader educational lifeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key figure in initial talks held in Islamabad last month, was optimistic that Trump's "courageous leadership and timely announcement" could foster a deal.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

He said "unyielding resolve" was needed for "the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But I sometimes imagine that he merely slipped during a courageous and pioneering venture in observational geophysics.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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