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courageous
[ kuh-rey-juhs ]
courageous
/ əˈɪə /
adjective
- possessing or expressing courage
Derived Forms
- dzˈdzܲ, adverb
- dzˈdzܲԱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- dz·gdzܲ· adverb
- dz·gdzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲcdz·gdzܲ adjective
- undz·gdzܲ· adverb
- undz·gdzܲ·Ա noun
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of courageous1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“He was patient with my questions and courageous with what he sought to prove. He’s an example of how to live and work, many times over.”
In opposition to Trump’s maelstrom of punitive, illegal and unconstitutional assaults on academic freedom, a few courageous voices have been heard.
It was a very bold and courageous thing for the studio to do.
Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen has called Sansal a "fighter for liberty and a courageous opponent of Islamism".
Her contribution, alongside that of team-mate Kelly, played a key role in Arsenal's courageous comeback and Houghton said it showed Russo's "maturity".
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More About Courageous
What doescourageous mean?
Courageous means having, showing, or done with courage—the quality of being ready and willing to face negative situations involving danger or pain.
Courageous can be used to describe people who have courage, or the actions of such people when they face negative situations resolutely. A close synonym is brave.
Being courageous is often thought of as facing such situations without fear, but it also involves facing them despite fear. In other words, someone who’s courageous might not be fearless, but they face the dangerous, difficult, or frightening situation anyway.
Example: I especially want to thank our courageous 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 doescourageous come from?
The first records of the word courageous come from the 1200s. Courage comes from the Old French corage, from cuer, meaning “heart” (this ultimately derives from the Latin cor, meaning “heart”). The suffix -ous means “full of” and is used to form adjectives.
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’s courageous 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. Being courageous 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 courageous?
- courageousness (noun)
- courageously (adverb)
- courage (noun)
What are some synonyms for courageous?
What are some words that share a root or word element with courageous?
What are some words that often get used in discussing courageous?
How iscourageous used in real life?
Courageous 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.
Y’all are truly courageous, needed & appreciated. Thank you!
— 🌞 (@raysRemedy)
75th anniversary of Op Manna – An incredible WW2 operation carried out by some truly courageous crews to drop food to the starving in Holland.
I interviewed a number of those who took part for my new "Lancaster" book out next month. Incredible stories.— John Nichol (@JohnNicholRAF)
"To respect the opinions of those who stand against you is nothing short of courageous".
— Raif Badawi (@raif_badawi)
Try usingcourageous!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of courageous?
A. brave
B. bold
C. timid
D. resolute
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