stronghearted
Courageous and resolute
Stronghearted means brave, courageous, or resolute in the face of difficulty.
The word emphasizes inner fortitude rather than physical strength—a stronghearted person doesn't falter when things get hard: She remained stronghearted through the long illness.
The term is somewhat literary; in casual speech, people more often say brave or tough.
Showing bravery under threat
- valiantCourageously determined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
gallant · intrepid · dauntless · lionhearted · stouthearted · undaunted · daring · audacious
Maintaining effort despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- enduringPersisting through time
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- grittyCoarse or courageous
determined · tough · hardy · indomitable · unbreakable · stalwart · fortitudinous · rugged
Fixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- firmSolid or resolute
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
adamant · unshakeable · staunch · unbending · immovable · iron-willed · single-minded · purposeful
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- trueAccurate or loyal
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
committed · dependable · reliable · trustworthy · allegiant · dutiful · unswerving · pledged
Titled or virtuous
- magnanimousNoble and forgiving
- high-mindedHaving lofty ideals
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
upstanding · virtuous · dignified · proud · elevated · lofty · chivalrous · righteous
courageous
Showing bravery under threat
bold · gallant · intrepid · dauntless · lionhearted · stouthearted · undaunted · daring · audacious · plucky
persevering
Maintaining effort despite difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- enduringPersisting through time
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
gritty · determined · tough · hardy · indomitable · unbreakable · stalwart · fortitudinous · rugged · durable
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- firmSolid or resolute
unyielding · adamant · unshakeable · staunch · unbending · immovable · iron-willed · single-minded · purposeful · dogged
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
constant · committed · dependable · reliable · trustworthy · allegiant · dutiful · unswerving · pledged · anchored
noble
Titled or virtuous
- magnanimousNoble and forgiving
- high-mindedHaving lofty ideals
- honorableHaving high moral standards
principled · upstanding · virtuous · dignified · proud · elevated · lofty · chivalrous · righteous · exemplary
strongheartedcowardly
Without bravery or nerve
fainthearted · timid · craven · fearful · pusillanimous
strongheartedfragile
Easily broken or damaged
despairing · defeatist · dispirited · faltering · weak-willed