Words To Describe Courage

5 words in this vocabulary list

adjective showing a lack of courage or determination; timid or fearful

  • It is important for leaders to be courageous and not give in to the fears of the faint-hearted.
  • Don't be faint-hearted, go ahead and give it a try!
  • Real winners don't hang out with the faint-hearted.
  • His determination was like a beacon of light in a sea of faint-heartedness.

adjective describing or characteristic of a hero or heroine; showing extreme courage or bravery

  • The firefighter's heroic actions saved several lives during the building fire.
  • Dude, that was so heroic of you to stand up to the bully like that!
  • She totally pulled off a heroic move by acing that test without studying.
  • His dedication to volunteering every weekend is truly heroic in its own way.

adjective Courageous and brave, like a lion

  • The lionhearted knight fearlessly faced the dragon in battle.
  • My friend is truly lionhearted when it comes to trying new things.
  • She's got a lionhearted attitude that can't be beat.
  • His lionhearted determination carried him through the toughest of challenges.

adjective having a proud and resilient spirit; courageous

  • The mettlesome young entrepreneur impressed the investors with her bold business proposal.
  • I admire your mettlesome attitude when facing challenges head-on.
  • She's one of the most mettlesome people I know, always ready to take risks.
  • His mettlesome spirit was like a blazing fire, unstoppable and fierce.

adjective showing courage or determination; brave

  • The knight's valorous deeds on the battlefield earned him great respect.
  • My friend showed his valorous side when he stood up to the bully.
  • That guy is pretty valorous, always ready to take on any challenge.
  • Her valorous spirit shone through in the face of adversity.