cour-age
–noun
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the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. |
| 2. |
Obsolete . the heart as the source of emotion. |
—Idiom
| 3. |
have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism. |
Synonyms:
1. 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.
Antonyms:
1. cowardice.
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Courage is the dancer that
works non-stop to learn all
she can to become what
she wants to be.
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