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Definition of courageous

courageous

/kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/
cou · ra · geous
Adverb:courageously
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1

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for courageous

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couponer
couponing
courage
courageous
courageously
courageousness
courantyne

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'corageus', derived from 'corage' ('heart, spirit, inner strength'), ultimately from Latin 'cor' ('heart').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Courageous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/courageous
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