Courageous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Courageous is an adjective meaning Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.
Meaning
Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.
More Meanings
- Of an action, that requires courage.
Example Sentences
a courageous deed
the most courageous person I have ever met
In 1979, following Jimmy Carter’s unexpected and unreasonable decision to transfer diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing, the Congress passed the Taiwan Relations Act to preserve our relationship with this courageous nation. We believed that it was vital for our allies and for those who were not our allies to know that the United States would not abandon its friends.
Synonyms for courageous
Depending on context, synonyms include bold, brave, hardy, valorous, heroic, spirited.
Antonyms for courageous
Common opposites include fearful, cowardly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brave, valiant, stouthearted, lionhearted, mettlesome, valorous.
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