showing courage; synonym brave; a very courageous decision; I hope people will be courageous enough to speak out against this injustice.

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective courageous, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions.

​the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear synonym bravery. He showed great courage and determination.

the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear synonym bravery He showed great courage and determination.

​in a way that shows courage synonym bravely. The crew acted courageously in staying with the ship until all the passengers had been taken to safety.

3 дня назад · having or showing courage: It was a courageous decision to resign in protest at the company's pollution record.

Edited by: Tony Deverson and Graeme Kennedy. Publisher: Oxford University Press. Print Publication Date: 2005. Print ISBN-13: 9780195584516.

1(of a person) willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous, or painful; not afraid synonym courageous brave men and women Be brave!

COURAGE definition: 1. the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation: 2. to be brave and…. Learn more.