COURAGEOUSNESS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

courageousness

noun

Definition of courageousness

as in courage

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger the soldiers' exceptional courageousness was credited with saving the mission from near disaster

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Recent Examples of courageousness That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025

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Noun

But when a traumatic drunken night resurfaces, Júlía must confront shame, family responsibilities and the courage to tell her own story, reads the logline.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Cammack, who was one of the first House Republicans with the courage to speak out about Mills, should push hard for changes.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

And yet, there the fans were, rally caps on, ready to believe in another mighty comeback—to read heroism into a story that could also be told, perhaps more accurately, in terms of swing decisions and contact points.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
This reflects that sustainable organizations are built around core values and people who embody them consistently, not around individual heroism.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.

— Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of gallantry

Noun

Banks wrote this piece as an ensemble work, not as a showcase for his formidable instrumental prowess.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Regarding new arrivals, Rodri is ruled out for Sunday's match, training individually, but Joao Cancelo is deemed ready and could feature against Elche, with Flick highlighting his fantastic technique and offensive prowess.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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