Synonyms of valorous

valorous

adjective

ˈva-lə-rəs 

as in valiant

feeling or displaying no fear by temperament

valorous deeds that will be long remembered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valiant
• courageous
• brave
• heroic
• gallant
• fearless
• bold
• manful
• adventurous
• dauntless
• foolish
• intrepid
• undaunted
• impulsive
• gutsy
• resolute
• stout
• stalwart
• stouthearted
• lionhearted
• gutty
• reckless
• daring
• Spartan
• doughty
• hardy
• spirited
• determined
• unflinching
• undauntable
• plucky
• greathearted
• unswerving
• venturous
• undismayed
• spunky
• mettlesome
• impetuous
• dashing
• game
• undeterred
• audacious
• brazen
• mad
• gritty
• venturesome
• adventuresome
• gamy
• heedless
• imprudent
• foolhardy
• thoughtless
• insane
• daredevil
• lunatic
• rash
• hasty
• incautious
• overconfident
• hotheaded
• nutty
• madcap
• headlong
• firm
• wild
• unafraid
• brash
• comforted
• crazy
• reassured
• overbold
• precipitate
• encouraged
• half-witted
• emboldened
• heartened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unheroic
• cowardly
• yellow
• coward
• timorous
• craven
• pusillanimous
• fearful
• dastardly
• ungallant
• timid
• spiritless
• nerveless
• spineless
• gutless
• diffident
• scary
• anxious
• fainthearted
• shy
• careful
• mousy
• nervous
• apprehensive
• chicken
• cautious
• prudent
• skittish
• poltroon
• heedful
• uncourageous
• chickenhearted
• afraid
• poor-spirited
• unadventurous
• frightened
• lily-livered
• milk-livered
• startled
• weakhearted
• disturbed
• chicken-livered
• upset
• terrified
• agitated
• perturbed
• unnerved
• disquieted
• scared
• weak
• horrified
• panicked
• shocked
• disconcerted
• unmanly
• concerned
• spooked
• worried
• appalled
• dismayed
• wimpy
• panic-stricken
• terrorized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of valorous

The triumphant melody chugs along, like the gears of industry, preparing the audience for an American Dream drama of valorous proportions. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025

This shows that organizations are making valorous attempts to support employee engagement and well-being, yet stress remains at an all-time high. — Nenad Lazarevic, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Rossellini, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at this year’s BAFTAs for her role as the stern yet valorous Sister Agnes in Edward Berger’s Conclave, has a markedly different preparation routine during awards season. — Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025

If capable, valorous civilians are unwilling to intervene, others are more vulnerable to attack. — The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024

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