bravery

Definitions

The quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty.

Courageous behavior or character.

Examples

The firefighter showed great bravery by running into the burning building to save the trapped family.

It takes a lot of bravery to stand up for what you believe in when everyone else disagrees.

Synonyms

courage valor boldness fearlessness guts mettle intrepidity

Antonyms

cowardice fear timidity spinelessness pusillanimity cravenness faint-heartedness