Antonyms for courage
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kur-ij, kuhr- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr- |
Definition of courage
Origin :- c.1300, from Old French corage (12c., Modern French courage) "heart, innermost feelings; temper," from Vulgar Latin *coraticum (source of Italian coraggio, Spanish coraje), from Latin cor "heart" (see heart) which remains a common metaphor for inner strength.
- In Middle English, used broadly for "what is in one's mind or thoughts," hence "bravery," but also "wrath, pride, confidence, lustiness," or any sort of inclination. Replaced Old English ellen, which also meant "zeal, strength."
- noun boldness, braveness
- "I marvelled at your courage in talking to her as you did," said Eudora.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- A courage, moreover —the gambler's courage—that is typically American.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- There are not many boys, or men, I think, that would have had the courage to act as you did.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Then you will understand, and understanding, you will admire his courage.
- Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
- A pioneer is a brave fellow, with the courage of his own curiosity.
- Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
- What courage was requisite to grapple with this giant difficulty!
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- Out of three brothers of us, you know, there was but one had courage to marry.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- And the pinto, for all his courage, could not meet that handicap and beat it.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- Let us renew our determination, our courage, and our strength.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- They will test our courage, our devotion to duty, and our concept of liberty.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
Synonyms for courage
- adventuresomeness
- adventurousness
- audacity
- backbone
- bravery
- bravura
- daring
- dash
- dauntlessness
- determination
- élan
- endurance
- enterprise
- fearlessness
- firmness
- fortitude
- gallantry
- gameness
- grit
- guts
- hardihood
- heroism
- intrepidity
- lion-heartedness
- mettle
- nerve
- pluck
- power
- prowess
- pugnacity
- rashness
- recklessness
- resolution
- spirit
- spunk
- stoutheartedness
- temerity
- tenacity
- valor
- venturesomeness
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