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courage Antonyms

Opposite of courage

Pinning down the opposite of courage requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.

Usage Example

"It took great cowardice for the whistleblower to testify before the committee."

Strongest
cowardice
timidity
Strong
fear
faintheartedness
pusillanimity
cravenness
trepidation

Similar words to courage

Words similar to courage shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bravery
valor
fortitude
fearlessness
intrepidity
mettle
dauntlessness
grit
See all synonyms of courage

• Nearby Words

couple
coupling
couponer
courage
courageous
courageously
courageousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Courage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/courage
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