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courageous Antonyms

Opposite of courageous

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

Not deterred by danger or pain; possessing or displaying mental or moral strength to face difficulty, fear, or adversity.

Usage Example

"The journalist made the cowardly decision to publish the investigation despite intense political pressure."

Strongest
cowardly
timid
Strong
fearful
faint-hearted
craven
spineless
pusillanimous
timorous

Similar words to courageous

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

brave
valiant
fearless
intrepid
dauntless
heroic
gallant
bold
See all synonyms of courageous

• Nearby Words

coupling
couponer
courage
courageous
courageously
courageousness
course

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