Courage

/ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in.

Strength in the face of pain or grief.

She showed great courage in coping with her illness.

The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, or pain.

The firefighters displayed extraordinary courage when rescuing the victims from the burning building.

Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.

He needed the courage to confront his fears and take the first step.

From Old French 'coer' meaning 'heart'.

court courage

To seek or gain courage.

have the courage of one's convictions

To act according to one's beliefs.

take courage

To summon up one's courage.

bravery

The quality that allows someone to face danger or pain without fear.

confidence

A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.

resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

Having guts

It takes guts to speak up in that meeting.

Going for it

He just went for it, showing real courage.