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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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“These super apps that offer convenience are useful, but they’re also Trojan horses,” said Amy Webb, chief executive of the Future Today Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This worked particularly well for tracks such as UK Rap and Trojan Horse - which came from his highly acclaimed collaborative album with Central Cee, Split Decision.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

A four-point deficit midway through the first half turned into a five-point Trojan lead by halftime, with USC looking primed for a signature afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

VCRs were a Trojan horse in the American home that kicked off a rebellion against the centralized entertainment of the big three networks and movie-theater chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

I was drawn to the stories of Atalanta, Philemon and Bacchus, Odysseus and the Trojan War, Jason and the quest for the Golden Fleece.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane