braveness

3.2

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

noun
/ˈbreɪv.nəs/

: valentía

It takes great braveness to speak out against wrongdoing.

Examples

Her braveness inspired everyone to stand up against injustice.
"Braveness is the resistance to concern, mastery of panic, not absence of anxiety."

The Hurricane Heist (2018)
The soldier's braveness in battle earned him a medal of honor.

Synonyms

courage

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∞ 1.4

Doing something even if you feel afraid or are in danger

is similar but focuses on willingness to act despite fear

bravery

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104 2.3

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

is identical in meaning but differs slightly in common usage

heroism

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57 4.2

Great courage shown in dangerous or difficult situations

is the general quality of facing danger, not always heroic action

valor

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51 7.1

Great courage when facing danger, especially in battle

is broader and applies to facing danger in any context, not only battle

boldness

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9 3.2

Willingness to take risks and face danger

is the composed ability to face danger rather than daring impulsive acts

fearlessness

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8 4.1

Not being afraid in danger or trouble

is acting despite fear rather than simply having no fear

gallantry

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5 7.7

Brave action in dangerous situations, especially in battle

is narrower, often praising heroism in public acts rather than private facing

nerves of steel

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Informal

4 5.8

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

emphasizes calm composure rather than the general quality of facing fear

guts

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Informal

2 3.7

Courage to do something difficult even when you feel afraid

is the overall quality of facing danger, not only inner toughness

intrepidity

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1 9.9

Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty

emphasizes resolute fearlessness rather than general steady facing of danger

daring

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1 3.2

Courage to take risks or face danger

is the steady quality of facing danger, not only risk seeking

heartedness

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1 7.0

A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty

is about spirited inner strength rather than formal heroic displays

courageousness

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1 4.9

Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty

is the same trait but used as a different noun form

gutsiness

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Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

is the general capacity to face danger rather than bold risk taking

grittiness

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1 5.1

Bravery and determination in difficult situations

focuses on stubborn toughness rather than basic facing of fear

daringness

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1 3.8

Being brave and willing to take risks

highlights risk taking, while the other emphasizes steady facing of fear

pluckiness

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1 7.9

Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty

emphasizes spirited resolve rather than calm lack of fear

stoutness

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1 6.0

Being very brave and determined when facing problems

focuses on strength and steadiness rather than pure absence of fear

valiance

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Literature

1 8.9

A person's brave action when they face danger

is focused on notable heroic acts rather than the simple quality of facing fear

testicular fortitude

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Slang

1 9.8

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

is a crude informal label rather than the neutral quality of facing danger

dauntlessness

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8.1

Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty

is about steady willingness to face danger rather than resisting intimidation

mettlesomeness

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9.9

A quality that makes someone brave and determined

stresses spirited determination rather than only staying calm under danger

hardiness

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5.6

Willingness to face danger or take big risks

is broader, covering the trait of facing danger rather than risk endurance

stoutheartedness

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9.2

Brave and determined actions in hard times

stresses firm resolve rather than mere willingness to accept danger

heroicity

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8.8

Great courage in dangerous situations

is focused on heroic status rather than the everyday act of facing danger

valorousness

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Formal

9.8

Bravery when facing great danger, often in battle

is similar but often reserved for notable public acts of courage

valiancy

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Literature

9.9

Great courage shown when facing danger

is narrower, often praising grand or public acts rather than private steadiness

Antonyms

cowardice

46 5.5

Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty

How Brave

heroism

57 4.2

valiance

Literature

1 8.9

braveness

3.2

courage

∞ 1.4

Surface Forms

braveness singular

bravenesses plural

Morphology

braveness = brave (transparent) = brave + ness

The noun is a regular formation from the adjective 'brave' with the productive suffix '-ness', so its meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Braveness comes from the simple word brave meaning 'courageous' and the ending -ness, which turns an adjective into a noun that shows a 'quality'. So, braveness is the 'quality' of being 'courageous', like the calm strength someone shows when they face danger.