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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I think courage is contagious in this context too.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

“Brian Lindstrom died this morning the way he lived — with gentleness and courage, grace and gratitude for his beautiful life,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the VAR, Darren England, had showed "a lot of courage" to rule out the goal, while West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo criticised a "lack of consistency" by referees.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s recent brush with mortality reminds us how clearly his administration showed that people, not impersonal forces, make history—especially men of vision and courage like him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It gave him a great swell of courage.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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