She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes. the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
Recent Examples on the WebSince then, French Mastiffs have solidified their reputation as watchful, easy-to-train pups who are loyal, courageous, and — above all — affectionate. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 In reality, being a romantic is edgy, resilient, courageous. Bolu Babalola, ELLE, 29 June 2022 Originally bred to herd the most stubborn sheep and cattle, the breed is courageous, alert and intelligent.cleveland, 18 June 2022 Stakeholders on every level (except maybe certain shareholders) prefer leaders that are courageous, transparent and empathetic. Raoul Davis, Forbes, 6 June 2022 The remaining population leaned toward the stubborn, the courageous, the hopeful, the deluded, and the poor. Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 2 May 2022 As in her previous relationships, Anaïs, courageous in her pursuit of pleasure, comes up against limitations, projections and practicalities. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2022 The women of Afghanistan continue to be the most courageous people on earth. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Think Tunisia, and of course the incredibly courageous young people of Myanmar. David Rieff, The New Republic, 14 Apr. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English corageous, borrowed from Anglo-French corajus, from coragecourage + -us, -ous-ous