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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 /
Courage (also called bravery or valor) is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Valor is courage or bravery, especially in battle.
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 /
Synonyms for COURAGE: bravery, heroism, gallantry, courageousness, prowess, nerve, valor, daring; Antonyms of COURAGE: cowardice, timidity, cowardliness, spinelessness, fearfulness, weakness, softness, faintheartedness
noun. /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ /ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ [uncountable] Idioms. the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear synonym bravery. He showed great courage and determination. moral/physical courage. courage to do something They had the courage to stand up and fight for what they believed in.
Having courage means acting when others are afraid of the danger, or simply acting without fear of failure. As the American poet Robert Frost advised, “Have courage and a little willingness to venture and be defeated.” Definitions of courage. noun. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear.
noun [ U ] uk / ˈkʌrɪdʒ / us. Add to word list. B2. the ability to deal with dangerous or difficult situations without being frightened: The soldiers fought with great courage. [ + to do sth ] She didn't have the courage to tell him the truth. Idioms. pluck up the courage (to do sth)
