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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“The Lord calls us to be overcomers, giving us the courage that David had when he faced Goliath,” Jin wrote in a letter shortly after his arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I think courage is contagious in this context too.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Ultimately, it’s about challenging yourself to get vulnerable, which means many things to Kris, including the courage to stick up for a movie regardless of its current standing in the zeitgeist.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Manager Vitor Pereira praised the midfielder's courage after his fourth goal of the season following an emotional week.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

We took great comfort and courage from her endless patience and perseverance.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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