stoutheartedness

9.2

Brave and determined actions in hard times

noun
/ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪdnəs/

: valentía

The firefighter showed remarkable stoutheartedness when he rushed into the burning building to save the family trapped inside.

Examples

Her stoutheartedness in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her.
Despite the challenges they faced, their stoutheartedness kept the team motivated to achieve their goals.
While Steiner's words about the deadliness of fashion echo in my days, they echo against the stoutheartedness and the wisdom of musicians, artists, teachers, and philosophers.

Academic text (1995)

Synonyms

bravery

vsstoutheartedness

104 2.3

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

adds a stronger sense of ongoing determination during difficulty

fortitude

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Formal

32 6.7

Courage and inner strength when facing pain or trouble

is more narrowly about brave action in difficult moments

mettle

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15 7.7

The courage and determination to keep going in hard situations

adds focused bravery as a motivating force rather than mere endurance

boldness

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9 3.2

Willingness to take risks and face danger

centers more on steady bravery and determined endurance than daring acts

fighting spirit

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5 3.9

A strong will and courage to keep trying against difficulties

is similar but emphasizes inner calm bravery rather than active fighting

nerves of steel

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Informal

4 5.8

The ability to stay calm and brave in dangerous or difficult situations

is broader, referring to steadfast bravery and determination overall

intestinal fortitude

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Informal

3 8.3

Bravery and determination to face hard situations

is a general moral courage, not a bodily or coarse image

intrepidity

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1 9.9

Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty

includes determined endurance as well as simple fearlessness

heartedness

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1 7.0

A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty

is more about firm, steadfast bravery across challenges

courageousness

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1 4.9

Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty

adds the idea of firm resolve in hard situations to that fearlessness

gutsiness

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Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

is more formal and highlights steady resolve rather than colloquial toughness

stoutness

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1 6.0

Being very brave and determined when facing problems

is focused on bravery with steady determination rather than physical strength

testicular fortitude

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Slang

1 9.8

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

is the neutral, general term for brave and determined conduct

grittiness

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1 5.1

Bravery and determination in difficult situations

stresses brave resolve rather than rough toughness alone

pluckiness

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1 7.9

Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty

is a bit more formal and steady than this lively courage

hardihood

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Literature

1 9.9

Bravery to take risks and face danger

is more about continuous courage and determination in hard times

daringness

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1 3.8

Being brave and willing to take risks

is steadier, stressing brave persistence rather than risky boldness

braveness

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3.2

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

stresses steady resolve across difficult situations as well as courage

valorousness

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Formal

9.8

Bravery when facing great danger, often in battle

is less about exceptional heroics and more about steady courage

valiancy

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Literature

9.9

Great courage shown when facing danger

is broader, applying to firm courage in many hard circumstances

heroicity

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8.8

Great courage in dangerous situations

is similar but fits steady determined bravery in everyday trials

dauntlessness

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8.1

Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty

covers that fearlessness but emphasizes continued determination through hardship

mettlesomeness

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9.9

A quality that makes someone brave and determined

is steadier, highlighting calm resolve in hard situations

hardiness

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5.6

Willingness to face danger or take big risks

focuses more on lasting resolve than on risk taking

Antonyms

cowardice

46 5.5

Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty

faintheartedness

1 7.9

A feeling of being too afraid to try new or difficult things

How Brave

heroism

57 4.2

stoutheartedness

9.2

bravery

104 2.3

courage

∞ 1.4

pluck

4 7.6

Surface Forms

stoutheartedness singular

stoutheartednesses plural

Morphology

stoutheartedness = stouthearted (transparent) = stout + heart + ed + ness

The noun is a regular nominalization of the adjective 'stouthearted' with clear meaning 'the quality of being stouthearted'.

Etymology

The word stoutheartedness comes from stout meaning 'strong' and heart meaning 'courage'. So, it paints the image of a 'strong heart' and means being brave and determined in hard times.