bravest
Least likely frightened
Bravest is the superlative of brave—the most courageous among a group: She was the bravest of them all.
The word often appears in phrases honoring those who face danger: the bravest of the brave.
In New York, the Bravest refers collectively to firefighters, parallel to the Finest for police.
Lacking any apprehension
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- valiantCourageously determined
- dauntlessUnable to intimidate
unflinching · unafraid · lionhearted · stouthearted · gallant · heroic · bold · daring
One admired for courage
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- warriorOne skilled in combat
- defenderOne who guards another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
rescuer · savior · guardian · liberator · paladin · crusader · avenger · vindicator
Courageously attentive and refined
- knightlyOf armored nobility
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- courtlyRefined and dignified
- gentlemanlyWell-mannered and honorable
honorable · dignified · gracious · courteous · dashing · debonair · valorous · princely
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
persistent · staunch · firm · adamant · indomitable · unshakable · dogged · relentless
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- valiantCourageously determined
dauntless · unflinching · unafraid · lionhearted · stouthearted · gallant · heroic · bold · daring · audacious
hero
One admired for courage
protector · rescuer · savior · guardian · liberator · paladin · crusader · avenger · vindicator · conqueror
gallant
Courageously attentive and refined
gentlemanly · honorable · dignified · gracious · courteous · dashing · debonair · valorous · princely · refined
steadfast
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
tenacious · persistent · staunch · firm · adamant · indomitable · unshakable · dogged · relentless · unflagging
- be braveAct despite fear
- put on a brave facePretend confidence despite anxiety
- brave face
- putting on a brave faceDisplaying false courage
- brave soul
- home of the brave