Trojan

[troh-juhn] / ˈtroʊ dʒən /

ADJECTIVE

courageous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

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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Scientists refer to this as a Trojan horse effect, and the researchers say it may also play a role in the spread of antibiotic resistance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

But the Trojan bullpen picked him up, and kept the game close enough for the offense to rally.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The Oscar winner will play Helen, whose beauty famously "launched a thousand ships" and resulted in the Trojan war, according to Homer's ancient Greek legend.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Müller compares the concept to a "Trojan horse": the incretin component opens the door, and the additional drug acts only after entering the cell.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

As soon as he heard of the Trojan embassy to the King he started with his army to march to Latium and prevent by force any treaty between the Latins and the strangers.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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