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.

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