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Meaning
Noun
●
In Emotions:
The quality of being
confident
, not
afraid
or
easily
intimidated
, but without being
incautious
or inconsiderate.
●
The ability to
overcome
one's
fear
, do or
live
things
which one
finds
frightening.
●
The ability to
maintain
one's
will or
intent
despite
either the experience of
fear
,
frailty
, or
frustration
; or the
occurrence
of
adversity
,
difficulty
,
defeat
or
reversal
. Moral fortitude.
Verb
●
To encourage.
●
1530, William Tyndale, An Answer
unto
Sir Thomas More's Dialogue: Paul
writeth
unto
Timothy, to
instruct
him, to
teach
him, to
exhort
, to
courage
him, to
stir
him up,
1530, William Tyndale, An Answer
unto
Sir Thomas More's Dialogue
Paul
writeth
unto
Timothy, to
instruct
him, to
teach
him, to
exhort
, to
courage
him, to
stir
him up,
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Origin
courage
English
corage
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
cor
Latin
cors
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Audacity
Balls
Bield
Boldhead
Boldness
Bravehood
Braveness
Bravery
Courage
Courageousness
Daring
Fearlessness
Grit
Guts
Heart
Intrepidity
Intrepidness
Mood
Nerve
Pecker
Pluck
Spunk
Steel
Undauntedness
Valour
Bottle
More
Antonyms
Cowardice
Fear
Related
Fortitude
Gumption
Chutzpah
Willpower
Perseverance
Confidence
Compassion
Patience
Heroism
Determination
Kindness
Honesty
Tenacity
Ambition
Passion
Selflessness
Dedication
Faith
Wisdom
Generosity
Decency
Freedom
Strength
Cojones
Brave
Valor
Grace
Charisma
Willingness
Sincerity
Resilience
Pride
Dignity
Honor
Love
Spirit
Optimism
Arrogance
Motivation
Resolve
Decisiveness
Respect
Intelligence
Friendship
Empathy
Hope
Desire
Sympathy
Inner Strength
Intestinal Fortitude
More
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