chivalrousness
Noble, courteous behavior
Chivalrousness is the quality of being chivalrous—courteous, honorable, and protective, especially toward those perceived as vulnerable.
The word evokes medieval ideals of knightly conduct: gallantry, bravery, and gentlemanly manners.
His chivalrousness impressed her, though she found it a bit old-fashioned.
The noun chivalry is far more common.
Boldness before danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- courageFortitude facing danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
daring · boldness · protectiveness · defending · honor-bound · prowess · knightly · self-sacrifice
Courteous, respectful conduct
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- gentlemanlinessRefined, honorable male deportment
- respectfulnessQuality of showing esteem
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
deference · courteousness · consideration · attentiveness · solicitude · bowing · escort · etiquette
bravery
Boldness before danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- courageFortitude facing danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
gallantry · daring · boldness · protectiveness · defending · honor-bound · prowess · knightly · self-sacrifice · intrepidity
politeness
Courteous, respectful conduct
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- gentlemanlinessRefined, honorable male deportment
- respectfulnessQuality of showing esteem
graciousness · deference · courteousness · consideration · attentiveness · solicitude · bowing · escort · etiquette · manners
integrity
Moral soundness and consistency
- virtueMoral goodness or merit
- uprightnessMoral correctness and honesty
- nobilityTitled ruling class
rectitude · trustworthiness · loyalty · fidelity · oath · pledge · duty · code · principle · righteousness
knight
Honored mounted soldier
- joustingMounted knightly combat sport
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- questSeeking journey for something
squire · armor · steed · lance · shield · heraldry · courtly · damsel · feudal · Arthurian
chivalrousnessrudeness
Disrespectful social behavior
discourtesy · boorishness · incivility · ungentlemanliness · impoliteness
chivalrousnesscowardice
Absence of bravery
cowardliness · dishonor · cravenness · pusillanimity · baseness
chivalrousnesscallousness
Cruel emotional indifference
neglectfulness · indifference · selfishness · self-centeredness · inconsiderateness
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