cou·ra·geous (k -r  js)adj. Having or characterized by courage; valiant. See Synonyms at brave. cou·ra geous·ly adv.cou·ra geous·ness n. |
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| Noun | 1. |  courageousness - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fearspirit - a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character mettle, nerve, spunk, heart - the courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball" gallantry, heroism, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness, valour - the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor" dauntlessness, intrepidity - resolute courageousness Dutch courage - courage resulting from intoxication stoutheartedness - the trait of having a courageous spirit fearlessness - the trait of feeling no fear fortitude - strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage |
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