courage
noun [ U ]US
/ˈkɝː.ɪdʒ/ UK
/ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/
B2
the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation:
They showed great courage when they found out about their baby's disability.
[ + to-infinitive ] People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs.
It took me months to summon/pluck up the courage to ask for a promotion.
Synonym
bravery
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
bravery
- bravery A police officer who chased a burglar despite a serious leg injury has received an award for bravery.
- courage You have shown great courage in coming to testify.
- pluck You have to admire his pluck.
- guts I didn't have the guts to go on my own.
- valor US The vanquished Confederacy refused to recognize the valor of the victorious Union Army.
- heroism I witnessed an example of heroism that made me proud to be American.
