Courageous synonyms

brave

Showing to good effect; having a fine appearance

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fearless

Without fear; not afraid; brave; intrepid

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daring

Involving great risk or danger:

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lion-hearted

Very brave; brave and magnanimous.

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intrepid

Intrepid is defined as fearless and brave.

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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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gallant

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

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gutsy

Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts

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dauntless

The definition of dauntless is fearless or cannot be intimidated.

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spartan

Simple, frugal, or austere:

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fortitudinous

Having fortitude; courageous.

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valiant

Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave:

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undaunted

Not daunted; not faltering or hesitating out of fear or discouragement; undismayed; intrepid

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audacious

Not restrained by a sense of shame or propriety; rudely bold; brazen

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valorous

Having or displaying valour.

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doughty

Marked by stouthearted courage; brave.

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chivalrous

(Of a man) honourable, especially to women.

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daredevil

Recklessly bold; adventurous.

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lionhearted

Extraordinarily courageous.

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stouthearted

Stubborn

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unafraid

Feeling, exhibiting, or expressing no fear.

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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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venturous

Venturesome

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faint-hearted (antonym)

Deficient in conviction or courage; timid.

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cowardly (antonym)

The definition of cowardly is something characterized by a lack of courage.

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spunky

(Informal) Having spunk; courageous; spirited

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gutty

(Heraldry) Charged or sprinkled with drops.

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bold

Strong or pronounced; prominent:

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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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plucky

Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.

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red-blooded

Exhibiting healthy vigor or spirit; hearty.

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fearful (antonym)

Inclined to feel anxiety or apprehension; timid; nervous.

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fearing (antonym)

Showing profound respect or deference.

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weak (antonym)

Lacking in vigour or expression.

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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.

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hardy

(--- Archaic) Brazenly daring; audacious.

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shy (antonym)

Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.

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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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self-sacrificing (related)

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forceful (related)

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fear (related)

(Dialectal) Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.

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determined (related)

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