Synonyms of heroism

heroism

noun

ˈher-ə-ˌwi-zəm 

as in courage

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger

the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courage
• bravery
• gallantry
• courageousness
• prowess
• valor
• nerve
• fearlessness
• daring
• virtue
• intrepidity
• stoutness
• heart
• hardihood
• intrepidness
• gutsiness
• daringness
• dauntlessness
• guts
• fortitude
• pecker
• bottle
• determination
• perseverance
• intestinal fortitude
• grit
• doughtiness
• stamina
• endurance
• greatheartedness
• mettle
• moxie
• gumption
• spunk
• tenacity
• resolution
• backbone
• temper
• fiber
• pluckiness
• boldness
• pluck
• audacity
• effrontery
• stomach
• temerity
• gall
• brazenness
• cheek
• cojones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cowardice
• cowardliness
• timidity
• spinelessness
• fearfulness
• faintheartedness
• softness
• weakness
• cold feet
• timorousness
• feebleness
• cravenness
• impotence
• dastardliness
• poltroonery
• hesitation
• ineffectualness
• mousiness
• indecision
• irresolution
• indecisiveness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heroism

Suddenly the Knicks, who hadn’t won the big title in fifty-three years, can turn on some heretofore unseen mode of heroism, and—bang. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026

But there were limits to what the British believed heroism would look like in the face of the enemy. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

New York City is awash in a multitude of World Cup 2026 events in all five boroughs, many of them hosted by cultural institutions eager to introduce fans to the history, heroism and passion of the game. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026

Cited for heroism Three Zion police officers were recently cited for heroism as they were honored as Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor winners. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026