Definitions

courage

[kur-ij, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr- /

NOUN

boldness, braveness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audacity bravery daring determination endurance fearlessness firmness fortitude gallantry grit heroism prowess spirit spunk tenacity valor

STRONG

adventurousness backbone bravura dash dauntlessness enterprise gameness guts hardihood intrepidity mettle nerve pluck power pugnacity rashness recklessness resolution stoutheartedness temerity venturesomeness

WEAK

adventuresomeness lion-heartedness élan

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cowardice fear humility irresolution meekness timidity weakness

WEAK

faint-heartedness

Example Sentences

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How did he gain the courage to write about people of other races, cultures and genders?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Samuelson urged her colleagues to stand strong: “There are times when you need courage; stand on principle even if you stand alone.”

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"But Korea had the courage to look what it had done straight in the eye" while "Denmark prefers to sweep everything under the rug," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Powell, now a Fed governor, accepted an award recognizing political courage from the family of former President John F. Kennedy at a ceremony in Boston.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Another word could be determination, or even courage.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

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