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Added 9 October 2026

courageous

/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/ adjective

In Latin: animosus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about courageous at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching.
Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring

Origin

From Middle English corajous, from Old French corageus, from corage + -eus.

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