doughtily

in a fearless manner doughtily persistent in his opposition to casino gambling in his state Synonyms boldly, courageously, dauntlessly, bravely, fearlessly, gallantly, gutsily, heroically, intrepidly, manfully, stalwartly, stoutheartedly, valiantly, valorouslyRelated Words determinedly, firmly, gamely, grittily, pluckily, resolutely; spiritedly, spunkily, stoutly; adventurously, audaciously, daringly, hardily, venturesomely, venturously; self-confidently; crazily, foolishly, insanely; brashly, brazenly, foolhardily, heedlessly, hotheadedly, impetuously, imprudently, impulsively, incautiously, overconfidently, rashly, recklessly, thoughtlessly, wildly; hastily, precipitatelyNear Antonyms diffidently, mousily, shyly, skittishly, timidly; anxiously, apprehensively, nervously; carefully, cautiously, heedfully, prudentlyAntonyms cowardly, cravenly, fearfully, pusillanimously, spinelessly, spiritlessly, timorously