She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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Aries season invites you to be courageous in your relationships.—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 Other shows on this list were more consistent, but none were as courageous.—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 For its personal and courageous cinematic approach that confronts the ongoing negotiation between truth and lies, life and death.—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026 The program will highlight the courageous and often overlooked women who played vital roles in the fight for independence.—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for courageous
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Etymology
Middle English corageous, borrowed from Anglo-French corajus, from coragecourage + -us, -ous-ous