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brave

[breyv] / breɪv /
ADJECTIVE
bold
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adventurous audacious confident courageous daring dashing fearless foolhardy gallant gutsy heroic reckless resolute spirited spunky stout strong valiant
STRONG
chin-up firm forward game hardy militant stalwart
WEAK
chivalrous dauntless defiant doughty gritty herolike imprudent indomitable intrepid lionhearted nervy plucky stouthearted unabashed unafraid unblenching undauntable undaunted undismayed unfearful valorous venturesome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid careful cautious cowardly fearful irresolute meek mild shy timid unadventurous weak
WEAK
frightened humble reticent retiring
VERB
endure bad situation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confront defy go through withstand
STRONG
bear beard challenge court dare face risk suffer support venture
WEAK
face off fly in the face of outdare stand up to take on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
surrender yield
STRONG
refuse reject
WEAK
break down capitulate complain dodge fear give up hide run away skip

Example Sentences

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Quite apart from any judgment on whether Ackman is the new Buffett, it would take a brave investor to plunge into markets now.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But as the example of Book Punch’s brave owner and staff shows, the spirit of freedom remains in Hong Kong’s DNA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The problem, says another, is that we can’t separate the promise of AI from its perils, which is precisely what Valerie finds to be true in this brave new world of her show.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

“The young lady is incredibly brave to come forward to report,” said Deputy Dist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Many of these brave young men setting off to fight Hitler and save the world—they won’t return.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.