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Courageous synonyms and antonyms

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brave
Showing to good effect; having a fine appearance
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fearless
Without fear; not afraid; brave; intrepid
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lion-hearted
Very brave; brave and magnanimous.
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daring
Involving great risk or danger:
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heroic
The definition of heroic is a strong and courageous person or a story about deeds by those with these qualities.
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intrepid
Intrepid is defined as fearless and brave.
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gallant
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
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dauntless
The definition of dauntless is fearless or cannot be intimidated.
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gutsy
Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts
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spartan
Simple, frugal, or austere:
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valiant
Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave:
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valorous
Having or displaying valour.
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undaunted
Not daunted; not faltering or hesitating out of fear or discouragement; undismayed; intrepid
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bold
Strong or pronounced; prominent:
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chivalrous
(Of a man) honourable, especially to women.
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lionhearted
Extraordinarily courageous.
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doughty
Marked by stouthearted courage; brave.
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adventurous
(Of an act or product) Full of hazard; attended with risk; exposing to danger; requiring courage; rash.
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forceful (related)
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audacious
Not restrained by a sense of shame or propriety; rudely bold; brazen
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unafraid
Feeling, exhibiting, or expressing no fear.
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gutty
(Heraldry) Charged or sprinkled with drops.
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game
Having enough spirit or enthusiasm; ready (for something)
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mettlesome
Full of mettle; spirited; ardent, brave, etc.
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red-blooded
Exhibiting healthy vigor or spirit; hearty.
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fearing (antonym)
Showing profound respect or deference.
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cowardly (antonym)
The definition of cowardly is something characterized by a lack of courage.
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faint-hearted (antonym)
Deficient in conviction or courage; timid.
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determined (related)
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timid (antonym)
Lacking in courage or confidence.
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stout
Having a strong flavor:
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resolute (related)
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tenacious (related)
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hardy
(--- Archaic) Brazenly daring; audacious.
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plucky
Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.
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shy (antonym)
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
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weak (antonym)
Lacking in vigour or expression.
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spunky
(Informal) Having spunk; courageous; spirited
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self-sacrificing (related)
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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.
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fearful (antonym)
Inclined to feel anxiety or apprehension; timid; nervous.
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fear (related)
(Dialectal) Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.
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  • You're a very resourceful and courageous person.

  • I hope I shall be courageous always.

  • Squirrels are restless, courageous and pugnacious little animals.

  • Stanton had a violent temper and a sharp tongue, but he was courageous, energetic, thoroughly honest and a genuine patriot.

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