courageous
/kəˈɹeɪdʒəs/adjective
Willing to face danger or difficulty without giving in to fear; brave.
Example sentences
- “The courageous lifeguard swam out through the heavy surf.”
- “Admitting the mistake in public was a courageous act.”
More formal and more admiring than 'brave', and often chosen for moral courage rather than physical daring.