the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear synonym bravery He showed great courage and determination. I haven't yet had the courage to ask her. moral/physical courage courage in the face of danger
Idioms to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right to force yourself to be brave enough to do something I finally screwed up my courage and went to the dentist. to begin to feel happier and more confident because of something See courage in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary