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courageous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

courageous means: Willing to face danger or difficulty even when you feel afraid.

adjective

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Willing to face danger or difficulty even when you feel afraid.

  • That was a courageous decision.
  • The courageous child spoke up despite her fear.
  • Their courageous actions saved several lives.

Similar words: brave, bold

Opposites: cowardly

Common phrases: courageous person, courageous decision, courageous act, courageous woman

Questions about courageous

What does courageous mean?

Willing to face danger or difficulty even when you feel afraid.

What is courageous in other languages?

Türkçe: cesur · Español: valiente · Français: courageux · Deutsch: mutig · Italiano: coraggioso · 日本語: 勇敢な

How do you pronounce courageous?

It is pronounced /kəˈreɪdʒəs/.

How do you use courageous in a sentence?

That was a courageous decision. The courageous child spoke up despite her fear.

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