Courageous Vocabulary

noun mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation

• The soldier displayed great fortitude in the face of danger.
• She showed a lot of fortitude when dealing with the difficult situation.
• You gotta have some serious fortitude to survive that challenge.
• Mental fortitude is like a muscle that needs to be exercised regularly.

noun behavior or actions that display great courage, especially in a desperate situation

• The soldier was commended for his heroics on the battlefield.
• Everyone was talking about Sarah's heroics at the soccer game.
• Dude, did you see that guy's heroics last night? It was insane!
• Her heroics in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her.

adjective unable to be defeated or subdued; unconquerable

• Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome every obstacle in her path.
• He's got an indomitable will to succeed no matter what.
• That guy is totally indomitable, nothing can bring him down.
• The indomitable force of nature could not be tamed by mankind.

noun a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way

• The candidate's mettle was tested during the rigorous interview process.
• I didn't know if she had the mettle to handle the challenge, but she proved me wrong.
• He showed his mettle on the basketball court, dominating the game.
• Facing adversity, she displayed her mettle and came out stronger on the other side.

verb to confront or resist someone or something in a bold or assertive manner

• It is important for citizens to stand up to corruption and hold their leaders accountable.
• I admire people who have the courage to stand up to bullies and speak out against them.
• Don't let anyone push you around, you gotta stand up to them!
• Sometimes you have to stand up to your fears in order to achieve your goals.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unafraid' describes someone who is not afraid

• She faced the challenge unafraid, with a calm and composed demeanor.
• He's unafraid of trying new things, always up for an adventure.
• She's totally unafraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in.
• The artist approached the blank canvas unafraid, ready to unleash her creativity without hesitation.

adjective not bent, bowed, or yielding; resolute and determined

• Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained unbowed in her pursuit of justice.
• Even after all that criticism, he still stood unbowed.
• She's a real badass, always walking around unbowed.
• The tree stood unbowed in the face of the storm, a symbol of resilience.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• A faint heart never won a fair lady, so it's important to be bold in pursuing your romantic interests.
• Hey man, remember, a faint heart never won a fair lady. Go talk to her!
• Dude, you gotta remember - a faint heart never won a fair lady. Just go for it!
• In life, it's true that a faint heart never won a fair lady. You have to take risks to achieve your goals.