courage

noun
UK: /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈkɝː.ɪdʒ/

  1. The ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation.

    1. It takes courage to speak up. [ ] [ ]
    2. The firefighters showed great courage in rescuing the trapped residents from the burning building. [ ] [ ]

  2. The quality of being brave and willing to face challenges, even when they are frightening.

    1. He showed courage when he faced his bully. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the risks, she demonstrated remarkable courage in pursuing her dreams of becoming a doctor. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bravery valor pluck fortitude
courage transitive-verb

  1. To encourage or embolden someone.

    1. The pep talk did courage the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. The leader's inspirational speech couraged the soldiers to fight for their country with unwavering resolve. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "courage" in English means: The ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation., The quality of being brave and willing to face challenges, even when they are frightening..

The phonetic transcription of "courage" is /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈkɝː.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "courage": bravery, valor, pluck, fortitude.

Example usage of "courage": "It takes courage to speak up.". More examples on the page.