courageous

/kəˈreɪdʒəs/

brave and confident

Despite the danger, the firefighter was courageous enough to enter the burning building.

The firefighter showed bravery by entering the burning building despite the danger.

formalinformal

Showing bravery and determination in facing difficulties, danger, or adversity.

Her courageous decision to stand up for her beliefs earned her respect.

She was admired for her bravery in defending her beliefs.

The soldiers displayed courageous acts during the battle.

The soldiers showed bravery in their actions during the battle.

Often used to describe individuals who face challenges with bravery and resolve.

Collocations

courageous actan act of braverycourageous decisiona brave choicecourageous leadera brave and determined leader

to gather bravery

to become fearful or discouraged

Use 'courageous' to describe acts of bravery in formal settings, such as speeches or official reports.

'Courageous' always has a positive meaning and should not be used to describe reckless or foolish behavior.

From Middle French 'courageux', from Old French 'corage' (heart, courage), from Latin 'cor' (heart).

The word is often used to describe individuals who demonstrate bravery in the face of adversity. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

courage

bravery

root

-ous

having the quality of

suffix

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