She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
Recent Examples on the WebTwo courageous outcasts, Leon (Felton) and Chloe (Bugulova), become embroiled in a battle for justice within a society fractured by genetic disparity and in the grip of corrupt politicians.—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 May 2024 But tenacious journalists and courageous dissidents did occasionally expose government corruption.—TIME, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for courageous
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English corageous, borrowed from Anglo-French corajus, from coragecourage + -us, -ous-ous
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