Meaning & use
courage
The ability to face fear, danger, or difficulty without being overcome by it.
See it in a sentence
It took real courage for her to speak up in front of the whole board.
Soldiers are honored for the courage they showed under fire.
A note on using this word
Unlike 'fearlessness,' courage implies acting rightly despite feeling afraid, not the absence of fear.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
cowardice
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