courageous

Definition for courageous

adjective as in brave, bold

Strongest matches

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

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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

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She added: “To my beautiful Bellita: You are relentless and courageous. No child is suppose to suffer in their body with an incurable chronic disease.”

From Los Angeles Times

While unpopular, this is on some level a courageous move.

From Salon

This bold, courageous judging is precisely what is called for in the present moment.

From Salon

Later that year, he faced Joe Frazier in a gruelling match, ultimately being stopped in the 12th round after another courageous performance.

From BBC

The tánaiste described the missionary as a "respected humanitarian and deeply courageous person" who dedicated her life to support vulnerable people in Haiti.

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