courage

[ kur-ij, kuhr- ]
/ ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr- /

noun

the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.
Obsolete. the heart as the source of emotion.

Idioms for courage

    have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, especially in spite of criticism.

Origin of courage

1250–1300; Middle English corage < Old French, equivalent to cuer heart (< Latin cor; see heart) + -age -age

SYNONYMS FOR courage

1 fearlessness, dauntlessness, intrepidity, pluck, spirit.

ANTONYMS FOR courage

1 cowardice.

synonym study for courage

1. Courage, bravery, valor, bravado refer to qualities of spirit and conduct. Courage permits one to face extreme dangers and difficulties without fear: to take (or lose) courage. Bravery implies true courage with daring and an intrepid boldness: bravery in a battle. Valor implies heroic courage: valor in fighting for the right. Bravado is now usually a boastful and ostentatious pretense of courage or bravery: empty bravado.

Words nearby courage

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British Dictionary definitions for have the courage of one's convictions

courage
/ (ˈkʌrɪdʒ) /

noun

the power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc
the courage of one's convictions the confidence to act in accordance with one's beliefs
take one's courage in both hands to nerve oneself to perform an action
obsolete mind; disposition; spirit

Word Origin for courage

C13: from Old French corage, from cuer heart, from Latin cor

Idioms and Phrases with have the courage of one's convictions (1 of 2)

have the courage of one's convictions

see courage of one's convictions.

Idioms and Phrases with have the courage of one's convictions (2 of 2)

courage