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adjective
- 1. not deterred by danger or pain; brave: "her courageous human rights work"
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adjective. uk / kəˈreɪ.dʒəs / us / kəˈreɪ.dʒəs / Add to word list. C1. having or showing courage: It was a courageous decision to resign in protest at the company's pollution record. it is courageous of It was courageous of her to challenge the managing director's decision. Synonym. brave. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
The meaning of COURAGEOUS is having or characterized by courage : brave. How to use courageous in a sentence.
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 .
adjective. us / kəˈreɪ.dʒəs / uk / kəˈreɪ.dʒəs / Add to word list. C1. having or showing courage: It was a courageous decision to resign in protest of the company's pollution record. it is courageous of It was courageous of her to challenge the CEO's decision. Synonym. brave. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching. “"a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth”. “set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory”. synonyms: brave.
the ability to control fear and to be willing to deal with something that is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant: He lacked the courage to tax the American people to pay for his Great Society programs. It took me several months to get up the courage to ask her to lunch. courageous. adjective us / kəˈreɪ·dʒəs /
The meaning of COURAGE is mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. How to use courage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Courage.
Someone who is courageous does something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid.
Definition of courageous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to force yourself to be brave enough to do something. I finally screwed up my courage and went to the dentist. take courage (from something) to begin to feel happier and more confident because of something. take your courage in both hands. to make yourself do something that you are afraid of.
