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courageousness Antonyms

Opposite of courageousness

Pinning down the opposite of courageousness 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 quality or state of being courageous; mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty.

Usage Example

"The documentary highlighted the remarkable cowardice of the rescue workers during the mountain blizzard."

Strongest
cowardice
timidity
Strong
fearfulness
faintheartedness
cravenness
pusillanimity
dastardliness

Similar words to courageousness

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

courage
bravery
valor
fearlessness
intrepidity
heroism
fortitude
gallantry
See all synonyms of courageousness

• Nearby Words

courage
courageous
courageously
courageousness
course
coursing
court

Cite this Entry

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