GREATHEARTEDNESS 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

Abstract words such as glory, honor, courage, or hallow were obscene beside the concrete names of villages, the numbers of roads, the names of rivers, the numbers of regiments and the dates.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2026
To turn their fortunes around, Republicans need to summon more courage to speak their minds.

— Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

Hope is no crime, nor even an affection for a certain kind of heroism, but at the same time, theater owes it to no one to be semper fi.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Iâve always been drawn to exploring the more complex, human side of those experiences rather than simply celebrating the heroism.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

Wawrinka’s bravery is what struck those who were there, including Djokovic.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
But a rally outside Wednesday's meet — where the boy finished second among a field of 25 to help lead Camas to the girls district championship — showed that the adults are catching up in the bravery department.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 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

Crow-Armstrong was always known for his speed, defensive prowess and hitting skills, but this year saw Crow-Armstrong unleash a power surge as the Cubs’ leadoff hitter that energized baseball fans in Chicago and elsewhere.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
The game is starting to slow down for center Nic Claxton, who showcased more of his defensive prowess in his second game with the Bulls.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

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