courageous

/kərˈɛdʒəs, kərˈɪdʒəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a lot of courage, or the ability to do something that requires a lot of courage

“She was a courageous firefighter who risked her life to save others.”

2. noun

a quality of being courageous

“Her courageous nature made her stand up for what she believed in.”

Synonyms

  • brave
  • fearless
  • valiant

Antonyms

  • cowardly
  • timid