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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Müller compares the concept to a "Trojan horse": the incretin component opens the door, and the additional drug acts only after entering the cell.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

The big screen adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem stars Matt Damon, as the hero Odysseus, King of Ithaca, who is heading home from the Trojan War to rescue his wife and son.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Samary assembled a Trojan Horse rescue force, stuffed with mutineers, and left for Issa’s house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Former Trojan linebacker Mason Cobb, who was on the team in 2024, also participated.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Better the Devil you know than the Trojan you don’t, I guess.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Trojan

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