doughty
Brave and resolute
Doughty means brave and persistent, especially in the face of difficulty.
The word carries an old-fashioned, slightly literary quality and often appears with gentle irony: The doughty explorers pressed on despite the rain.
It suggests determined courage rather than flashy heroism—the quiet tenacity of someone who won't give up.
Showing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
gallant · valiant · dauntless · plucky · lionhearted · spirited · audacious · mettlesome
Worthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- sturdySolidly built, durable
robust · hardy · solid · tough · rugged · strong · stout · steadfast
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
dogged · unyielding · persevering · indomitable · unrelenting · single-minded · staunch · firm
courageous
Showing bravery under threat
heroic · gallant · valiant · dauntless · plucky · lionhearted · spirited · audacious · mettlesome · undaunted
dependable
Worthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
sturdy · robust · hardy · solid · tough · rugged · strong · stout · steadfast · trusty
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
tenacious · dogged · unyielding · persevering · indomitable · unrelenting · single-minded · staunch · firm · obstinate
doughtycowardly
Without bravery or nerve
craven · fainthearted · timid · pusillanimous · coward
doughtyspineless
Lacking courage or resolve
weak · spiritless · faint-hearted · feeble · irresolute