courageous

[kuh-rey-juhs] / kəˈreɪ dʒəs /

ADJECTIVE

brave, bold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid cautious cowardly fearful irresolute meek shy timid unadventurous weak yielding

WEAK

faint-hearted fearing

Example Sentences

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I believe I can help her, but I must be courageous and smart at the same time, which makes me feel like I am a juggler from the circus.

From Literature

"She was a strong girl, a courageous girl, and she was not someone you could control and make decisions for," her uncle told CNN.

From BBC

In a post on X, Pahlavi said "millions of Iranians demanded their freedom tonight", describing the protesters as his "courageous compatriots".

From BBC

He is also meant to be a courageous symbol of xenophilia.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the arena, she was courageous and cool.

From The Wall Street Journal

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