dauntlessness

Refusal to flinch

Dauntlessness is fearless determination—the quality of pressing forward despite danger or difficulty.

Where courage might waver, dauntlessness suggests an almost stubborn refusal to be intimidated: Her dauntlessness in the face of corporate threats impressed the jury.

The word carries a slightly literary or heroic tone.

courage

valor

Courage in danger

braveryBoldness before danger
heroismExceptional courage under duress
gallantryCourage, especially in combat

fortitude · intrepidity · fearlessness · boldness · pluck · mettle · grit · stoutheartedness · nerve · spunk

character

intrepid

Resolutely without fear

fearlessLacking any apprehension
unafraidLacking dread or alarm
lionheartedExceptionally brave and bold

valiant · gallant · stalwart · resolute · stouthearted · heroic · unflinching · unshakable · plucky · audacious

resolve

determination

Firmness of purpose

steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles

endurance · indomitability · unyieldingness · firmness · constancy · doggedness · persistence · single-mindedness · purposefulness · willpower

dauntlessness

valor

intrepid

determination

dauntlessness

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