Courage

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrədʒ/

Courage (noun)

  1. The ability to face fear or danger without being afraid.
  2. The mental strength to continue doing something difficult.

Examples

  • The firefighter showed great courage during the rescue.
  • It takes courage to stand up to a bully.

Common collocations: show courage, act with courage, display courage, find courage, gather courage

Synonyms of Courage

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Courage

  • describing lack of bravery
  • describing shyness or fearfulness