courageous — Having or showing courage; brave and willing to face danger, difficulty, or pain.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having or showing courage; brave and willing to face danger, difficulty, or pain.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈreɪdʒəs/
Korean meaning: 용감한, 용기 있는
Korean pronunciation: 커-레이-지어스 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was courageous enough to try bungee jumping at age 80.
- It takes a courageous person to admit their mistakes publicly.
- The courageous student stood up to defend his classmate from bullying.
courageous
ADJECTIVE//kəˈreɪdʒəs//
Having or showing courage; brave and willing to face danger, difficulty, or pain.
Having or showing courage; brave and willing to face danger, difficulty, or pain.
Though it seems outrageous, being courageous proves advantageous!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th century Old French 'corageus', derived from Latin 'cor' meaning heart. This reflects the ancient belief that courage comes from the heart.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother was courageous enough to try bungee jumping at age 80.”
“It takes a courageous person to admit their mistakes publicly.”
“The courageous student stood up to defend his classmate from bullying.”
“She made a courageous choice to quit her job and start her own business.”
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