GREAT HEARTEDNESS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

greatheartedness

noun

Definition of greatheartedness

as in courage

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger it took a special kind greatheartedness for the conscientious objector to remain true to his beliefs

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Noun

As her translator, Anedda’s thought, as well as some of her courage, became part of my existence in the long months such a project entails.

— Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
With their conceit, the clout chasers have turned his courage into a template without asking what made the original worth copying.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

Against expectation, the film eschews neat narratives about survival and heroism.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
For most of his service in the House, Mills’ reputation has been clouded, starting with his campaign boasts of military heroism.

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

Definition of heroism

Noun

For Lomon, the decision was less about bravery than responsibility.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Harry’s next major public engagement will take place in London at the annual WellChild Awards, honoring the bravery and resilience of seriously ill children and their caretakers.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bravery

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

Hyppolite’s big-play prowess, along with a solid night from running back John Gray, led the way as North Miami Beach easily handled North Miami 27-7 to improve to 2-0 on the season.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Mikael Wood waxed on Parton’s storytelling prowess in her music.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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