courageous

adjective
UK: /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/
US: /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/

  1. Showing courage; brave.

    1. She was very courageous to speak up.
    2. The courageous firefighter rescued the child from the burning building without hesitation.

  2. Able to face danger, pain, or uncertainty without fear.

    1. It was a courageous act of kindness.
    2. Despite the risks, the courageous doctor continued working in the affected area.

Synonyms

valiant bold fearless daring heroic intrepid brave

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "courageous" in English means: Showing courage; brave., Able to face danger, pain, or uncertainty without fear..

The phonetic transcription of "courageous" is /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/ in British English and /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "courageous": valiant, bold, fearless, daring, heroic, intrepid, brave.

Example usage of "courageous": "She was very courageous to speak up.". More examples on the page.