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 WebHer courageous stance underscores the need to reassess our foreign policy.—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024 Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion, seeking to defend their liberty and stand against the tyrannical forces that seek to subjugate them.—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 May 2024 Still, as courageous Mars in your adventure sector engages with manipulative Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership, ask yourself why the other person is this involved with your choices before you get locked into anything.—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024 Two 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 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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