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courage
[ kur-ij, kuhr- ]
noun
- the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
- Obsolete. the heart as the source of emotion.
courage
/ ˈ°ìÊŒ°ùɪ»åÏô /
noun
- the power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc
- the courage of one's convictionsthe confidence to act in accordance with one's beliefs
- take one's courage in both handsto nerve oneself to perform an action
- obsolete.mind; disposition; spirit
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of courage1
Idioms and Phrases
- have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, especially in spite of criticism.
More idioms and phrases containing courage
In addition to the idiom beginning with courage , also see Dutch courage ; pluck up (one's courage) .Compare Meanings
How does courage compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:
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Example Sentences
Back then, she "didn't have the courage to embrace the scarf".
“Hailey faced every hurdle with so much courage and love—even though her body went through so much, she never wavered,†Matthew wrote in the post.
But that’s all post-mortem nitpicking, easily overlooked by the power of the performances, the hilarious courage of the writing and the glorious reconstruction of a familiar genre.
In his account of the embassy hostage incident, author Ben Macintyre said Mr Lock became "the policeman who discovered accidental courage without looking for it, wanting it or knowing what it was".
Is this his shot to muster some courage and impress Mook?
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What doesÌýcourage mean?
Courage is the quality of being ready and willing to face negative situations involving danger or pain.
A close synonym is bravery. Showing courage is often thought of as facing such situations without fear, but it also involves facing them despite fear. In other words, someone who has courage might not be fearless, but they face the dangerous, difficult, or frightening situation anyway.
The adjective courageous means having, showing, or done with courage. It can be used to describe people who have courage, or the actions of such people when they face negative situations resolutely. A close synonym isÌýbrave.
Example: We should all show our appreciation for the courage of our first responders, who face danger every day but still, somehow, decide to show up and put the wellbeing of other people before their own safety.
Where doesÌýcourage come from?
The first records of the word courage come from the 1200s. It comes from the Old French corage, from cuer, meaning “heart†(this ultimately derives from the Latin cor, meaning “heartâ€).
The heart is traditionally depicted as the center of human emotion, and the word heart is commonly used in a figurative way to refer to courage or bravery—someone who has courage is said to have a lot of heart. Being courageous means that even when a situation is dangerous or scary—when it makes your heart start beating very fast—you’re still willing to face it. But courage doesn’t always involve facing danger. Something as simple as telling the truth when it will result in negative consequences can be courageous.
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What are some other forms related to courage?
- courageous (adjective)
- courageously (adverb)
What are some synonyms for courage?
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What are some words that often get used in discussing courage?
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How isÌýcourage used in real life?
Courage is always used positively. It’s associated with heroic people and actions—like firefighters running into burning buildings to save people—but it can be used in many different situations.
Bravery is having the courage to confront something that is difficult & dangerous.
Right now, countless medical professionals are taking care of people suffering from coronavirus.
Their bravery in the face of adversity is inspirational. Please thank them.
May God protect them.
— Dr. Craig Considine (@CraigCons)
D-Day … I can't imagine the courage that took. Thank you for saving the world from fascism.
— Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace)
“The truth is inside of us, and it’s wonderful when we have the courage to tell it.â€
— MisterRogersQuotes (@MisterRogersSay)
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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of courage?
A. bravery
B. resoluteness
C. timidity
D. valor
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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