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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The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 May 2025 The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 Those courageous enough to refuse to capitulate to the administration’s lawless requests have faced intensifying pressure and threats.—Erin M. Carr, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025 The no-contact order was lifted after courageous students in the Maryland Greek system engaged their national organizations and filed a federal lawsuit to protect their most fundamental constitutional rights — the rights to due process, freedom of speech and freedom of association.—Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for courageous
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Etymology
Middle English corageous, borrowed from Anglo-French corajus, from coragecourage + -us, -ous-ous
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