courageousness
Heart facing danger
Courageousness is the quality of being courageous—possessing or displaying bravery in the face of danger, difficulty, or fear.
The word is a longer alternative to courage, adding the suffix that turns the adjective courageous into a noun: Her courageousness in speaking out inspired others.
Most writers prefer the simpler courage.
Adventurous courage
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- intrepidityFearless courage
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
gumption · pluck · spunk · gutsy · brazenness · brashness · temerity · chutzpah
Capacity to recover quickly
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
grit · determination · resolve · mettle · backbone · stamina · toughness · persistence
Courage, especially in combat
- valorCourage in danger
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- nobilityTitled ruling class
chivalry · lionheartedness · stoutheartedness · self-sacrifice · altruism · patriotism · inspiring · knightliness
Fixed in purpose
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- stalwartUnwavering loyal supporter
indomitable · unshakable · unwavering · staunch · firm · unyielding · unfaltering · unshrinking
daring
Adventurous courage
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- intrepidityFearless courage
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
audacity · gumption · pluck · spunk · gutsy · brazenness · brashness · temerity · chutzpah · gall
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
tenacity · grit · determination · resolve · mettle · backbone · stamina · toughness · persistence · constancy
gallantry
Courage, especially in combat
- valorCourage in danger
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
nobility · chivalry · lionheartedness · stoutheartedness · self-sacrifice · altruism · patriotism · inspiring · knightliness · magnanimity
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
stalwart · indomitable · unshakable · unwavering · staunch · firm · unyielding · unfaltering · unshrinking · unbending
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, valor
courageousnesscowardice
Absence of bravery
cowardliness · cravenness · spinelessness · poltroonery · timidity
courageousnessirresolution
Lack of firm decision
indecision · indecisiveness · hesitation · vacillation · wavering
courage, encourage, encouraging, courageous, discourage, discouraged, encouraged, encouragement, discouraging