courageous

adjective

cou·ra·geous | \ kə-ˈrā-jəs

Essential Meaning of courageous

: very brave : having or showing courage a courageous soldier She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes. See More Examplesa courageous act/decision a courageous [=fearless] companionHide

Full Definition of courageous

: having or characterized by courage : brave a courageous soldier a courageous decision

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Examples of courageous in a Sentence

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 Web His is a unique signature with a design approach that is courageous, mostly rebellious, a touch playful and increasingly ethical. — Nargess Banks, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021 There’s something oddly courageous about the smallest state willing to stand alone against the entire world. — BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2021 Women were not highlighted as being courageous, being bold, being sacrificial. — Susan Hagen, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2021 Lead With Vulnerability Be courageous and lead by example. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021 For now, the world's spotlight need to remain where belongs, on the Cuban people and their courageous fight for freedom. — Fabiola Santiago, Star Tribune, 13 July 2021 To save the nation from peril, the Chinese people put up a courageous fight. — Annabelle Timsit, Quartz, 1 July 2021 The award was created to spotlight women who have demonstrated courageous leadership, a commitment to grow and develop others, advocacy for school administrators, and effective crisis leadership, especially during the pandemic. — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2021 Minda frequently speaks at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Nike, and Bloomberg on topics such as managing diverse teams, courageous leadership, and advancing women of color in the workplace. — Minda Harts, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2021

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