courage
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ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr- noun
Idioms 1.
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.
3.
have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, especially in spite of criticism.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English corage < Old French, equivalent to cuer heart (< Latin cor; see heart) + -age -age
1250–1300; Middle English corage < Old French, equivalent to cuer heart (< Latin cor; see heart) + -age -age
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.
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.
1. cowardice.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc |
| 2. | the courage of one's convictions the confidence to act in accordance with one's beliefs |
| 3. | take one's courage in both hands to nerve oneself to perform an action |
| 4. | obsolete mind; disposition; spirit |
| [C13: from Old French corage, from cuer heart, from Latin cor] | |
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Word Origin & History
courage
c.1300, from O.Fr. corage, from V.L. *coraticum, from L. cor "heart," which remains a common metaphor for inner strength. In M.E., used broadly for "what is in one's mind or thoughts," hence "bravery," but also "wrath, pride, confidence, lustiness," or any sort of inclination. Replaced O.E. ellen, which
also meant "zeal, strength."
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Idioms & Phrases
courage
In addition to the idiom beginning with courage, also see Dutch courage; pluck up (one's courage).
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
It takes courage to adapt an epistolary novel for the screen, particularly one as psychologically complex as this one.
Effectively teaching ethical behavior and moral courage requires combining curricular emphases with co-curricular events.
Because this horrific content is so readily available, it is easy to overlook the courage it took to produce it.
Every one knew that he had the courage of a prize-fighter.
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