Courageous synonyms
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Part of speech:
Showing to good effect; having a fine appearance
Involving great risk or danger:
Without fear; not afraid; brave; intrepid
lion-hearted
Very brave; brave and magnanimous.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Intrepid is defined as fearless and brave.
The definition of heroic is a strong and courageous person or a story about deeds by those with these qualities.
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Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts
The definition of dauntless is fearless or cannot be intimidated.
Simple, frugal, or austere:
Not daunted; not faltering or hesitating out of fear or discouragement; undismayed; intrepid
Having fortitude; courageous.
Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave:
Not restrained by a sense of shame or propriety; rudely bold; brazen
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(Of a man) honourable, especially to women.
Extraordinarily courageous.
Feeling, exhibiting, or expressing no fear.
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fearful (antonym)
Inclined to feel anxiety or apprehension; timid; nervous.
faint-hearted (antonym)
Deficient in conviction or courage; timid.
weak (antonym)
Lacking in vigour or expression.
cowardly (antonym)
The definition of cowardly is something characterized by a lack of courage.
Marked by stouthearted courage; brave.
Strong or pronounced; prominent:
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Having enough spirit or enthusiasm; ready (for something)
Full of mettle; spirited; ardent, brave, etc.
(Informal) Having spunk; courageous; spirited
timid (antonym)
Lacking in courage or confidence.
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meek (antonym)
The definition of meek is someone or something that does not have force or someone who is willing to give into others.
(Of an act or product) Full of hazard; attended with risk; exposing to danger; requiring courage; rash.
(--- Archaic) Brazenly daring; audacious.
shy (antonym)
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
Having a strong flavor:
determined (related)
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resolute (related)
tenacious (related)
self-sacrificing (related)
forceful (related)
Find another word for courageous. In this page you can discover 46 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for courageous, like: brave, daring, fearless, lion-hearted, gallant, intrepid, heroic, gutsy, dauntless, spartan and undaunted.