prowess

prow·ess

noun \ˈprau̇-əs also ˈprō-\

Definition of PROWESS

1

: distinguished bravery; especially : military valor and skill

2

: extraordinary ability <his prowess on the football field>

Examples of PROWESS

1. He is known for his prowess on the football field.
2. their naval and military prowess

Origin of PROWESS

Middle English prouesse, from Anglo-French pruesse, prowesse, from prou

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to PROWESS

Synonyms: bottle [British slang], bravery, courageousness, daring, daringness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, gallantry, greatheartedness, guts, gutsiness, hardihood, heart, heroism, intestinal fortitude, intrepidity, intrepidness, moxie, nerve, pecker [chiefly British], courage, stoutness, valor, virtue

Antonyms: cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery, spinelessness

Related Words: backbone, fiber, fortitude, grit, gumption, mettle, pluck, pluckiness, spunk, temper; determination, perseverance, resolution; endurance, stamina, stomach, tenacity; audacity, boldness, brazenness, cheek, cojones [slang], effrontery, gall, temerity

Near Antonyms: cold feet, faintheartedness, fearfulness, mousiness, timidity, timorousness; feebleness, softness, weakness; impotence, ineffectualness; hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution

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