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Definition of courageousness

courageousness

/kəˈreɪ.dʒəs.nəs/
cou · ra · geous · ness
Adverb:courageously
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Adjective:courageous
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courageousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being courageous; mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty.

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "courageousness" is grammatically valid, native speakers overwhelmingly prefer the shorter base noun "courage" in almost all contexts.

• Rhymes for courageousness

• Nearby Words

courage
courageous
courageously
courageousness
courantyne
courgette
courier

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective "courageous" (borrowed from Old French "corageus", ultimately from Latin "cor" meaning "heart") plus the native English abstract noun suffix "-ness".

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