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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024cour•age /ˈkɜrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- the quality of mind that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, etc., without fear; bravery.
cou•ra•geous /kəˈreɪdʒəs/USA pronunciation adj. cou•ra•geous•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cour•age (kûr′ij, kur′-),USA pronunciation n. - the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear;
bravery. - [Obs.]the heart as the source of emotion.
- Idioms have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism.
- Latin cor; see heart) + -age -age
- Old French, equivalent. to cuer heart (
- Middle English corage 1250–1300
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fearlessness, dauntlessness, intrepidity, pluck, spirit. Courage, bravery, valor, bravado refer to qualities of spirit and conduct. Courage permits one to face extreme dangers and difficulties without fear:to take(or lose) courage. Bravery implies true courage with daring and an intrepid boldness:bravery in a battle.Valor implies heroic courage:valor in fighting for the right.Bravado is now usually a boastful and ostentatious pretense of courage or bravery:empty bravado.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged cowardice.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: courage /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ n - the power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc
- the courage of one's convictions ⇒ the confidence to act in accordance with one's beliefs
- take one's courage in both hands ⇒ to nerve oneself to perform an action
- obsolete mind; disposition; spirit
Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French corage, from cuer heart, from Latin cor |