courageousness

1 4.9

Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty

noun
/kəˈreɪdʒəsnəs/

: valentía

Just your average run-of-the-mill valor... and extraordinary courageousness, you know.

Examples

Demonstrating courageousness in the face of adversity, he spoke out against injustice even when it was unpopular.
But if you don't get the feeling of courageousness and you just check the box, it doesn't count.
But if you don't get the feeling of courageousness and you just check the box, it doesn't count.
He was impressed with the courageousness of my essay, he said, but also felt a suffocating weight.

Blog text (21)
Future studies might consider assessing with actually engaged student constructs besides hope, such as empathy, courageousness, and respect for disenfranchised groups.

Academic text (2014)
The firefighter showed great courageousness when he entered the burning building to rescue the trapped family.
Her courageousness in standing up for her beliefs inspired others to join the movement for change.

Synonyms

courage

vscourageousness

756 1.4

Doing something even if you feel afraid or are in danger

focuses on the underlying quality of meeting danger despite feeling fear

guts

vscourageousness

Informal

256 3.7

Courage to do something difficult even when you feel afraid

is the formal general quality of meeting danger rather than colloquial toughness

bravery

vscourageousness

107 2.3

A person's willingness to face danger or pain without fear

is the general inner quality of meeting danger despite fear

heroism

vscourageousness

59 4.2

Great courage shown in dangerous or difficult situations

is the inner quality to face danger rather than heroic acts

valor

vscourageousness

41 7.1

Great courage when facing danger, especially in battle

is the general inner ability to face danger in many situations

fortitude

vscourageousness

Formal

32 6.7

Courage and inner strength when facing pain or trouble

is the basic readiness to face danger rather than long endurance

boldness

vscourageousness

18 3.2

Willingness to take risks and face danger

is the general capacity to face fear rather than focusing on risk

daring

vscourageousness

11 3.2

Courage to take risks or face danger

is the core capacity to face fear rather than risk emphasis

fearlessness

vscourageousness

8 4.1

Not being afraid in danger or trouble

is about facing danger even when fear is present

fighting spirit

vscourageousness

7 3.9

A strong will and courage to keep trying against difficulties

is the simple inner capacity to face danger rather than combative focus

gallantry

vscourageousness

7 7.7

Brave action in dangerous situations, especially in battle

is the simple personal capacity to face danger without formal style

intrepidity

vscourageousness

1 9.9

Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty

is the basic ability to face danger, not only resolute fearlessness

braveness

vscourageousness

1 3.2

Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away

is the broader inner capacity to confront fear rather than visible calm

testicular fortitude

vscourageousness

Slang

1 9.8

Bravery that someone shows when they face a difficult or dangerous situation

is the neutral personal quality of meeting danger without slang tone

gutsiness

vscourageousness

Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

is the neutral inner quality to face danger rather than slangy toughness

stoutness

vscourageousness

1 6.0

Being very brave and determined when facing problems

is the specific trait of meeting danger rather than overall strength

daringness

vscourageousness

1 3.8

Being brave and willing to take risks

is the internal ability to face fear rather than risk seeking

valiance

vscourageousness

Literature

1 8.9

A person's brave action when they face danger

is the everyday inner readiness to face danger rather than heroic label

pluckiness

vscourageousness

1 7.9

Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty

is the general readiness to face danger rather than a plucky style

audaciousness

vscourageousness

1 7.7

Bold, fearless action that can seem rude

is the composed ability to face danger without reckless or rude behavior

heartedness

vscourageousness

1 7.0

A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty

is the basic inner ability to face danger rather than spirited tone

heroicity

vscourageousness

1 8.8

Great courage in dangerous situations

is the general personal quality of meeting danger rather than heroic acts

dauntlessness

vscourageousness

1 8.1

Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty

is the broader inner ability to face danger even when afraid

valorousness

vscourageousness

Formal

9.8

Bravery when facing great danger, often in battle

is the normal readiness to face danger without exceptional deeds

valiancy

vscourageousness

Literature

9.9

Great courage shown when facing danger

is the normal personal readiness to face danger rather than heroism

stoutheartedness

vscourageousness

9.2

Brave and determined actions in hard times

is the general willingness to face danger rather than stout style

Antonyms

cowardice

44 5.5

Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty

How Brave

heroism

59 4.2

valor

41 7.1

courageousness

1 4.9

courage

756 1.4

Surface Forms

courageousness singular

courageousnesses plural

Morphology

courageousness = courageous (transparent) = courage + ous + ness

Standard noun formation by adding '-ness' to the adjective 'courageous' to denote the quality or state.

Etymology

Courageousness starts with courage, which comes from the old Latin root cor meaning 'heart', so being brave is like having 'heart'. The endings -ous and -ness turn it into the 'quality' of being brave, which is why courageousness means the ability to face danger or difficulty without fear.