COURAGEOUS

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Meaning:

Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

Example:

set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory

Synonyms:

brave; courageous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

desperate; heroic (showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort)

gallant (unflinching in battle or action)

lionhearted (extraordinarily courageous)

stalwart; stouthearted (used especially of persons)

undaunted (resolutely courageous)

valiant; valorous (having or showing valor)

Also:

adventuresome; adventurous (willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises)

fearless; unafraid (oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them)

bold (fearless and daring)

resolute (firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination)

Attribute:

braveness; bravery; courage; courageousness (a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear)

Derivation:

courage; courageousness (a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear)