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 WebObtaining feedback from employees through various mechanisms such as surveys, focus groups and facilitating courageous conversations is the catalyst to culture transformation.—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Her courageous advocacy makes a lasting impact, empowering others to find their voice and take positive action.—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024 Ngannou’s courageous journey to the very pinnacle of his sport is beyond inspiring.—Patrick Snell, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024 That’s why each and every courageous card in this drop, including the all-new, legendary Captain America, is dedicated to protecting the downtrodden.—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Oct. 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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