brave face
- stoicUncomplaining endurer of hardship
- maskFace-worn concealment
- composureEmotional self-control
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
- courageFortitude facing danger
smile · pretend · strong · hide · strength · resolute · unflinching · veneer · grit · chin up · steady · poker face · bravado · front · suppress · endure · stiff upper lip · holding back
- emotional maskingmasking, suppression, repression, hiding, bottling up
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage
emotional display
brave facebreakdown
Failure or decomposition
falling apart · crumbling · sobbing · wearing one's heart on one's sleeve · wailing
authenticity of expression
brave facetrue feelings
Authentic internal emotional state
vulnerability · emotional honesty · raw honesty · raw emotion · candor