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Wordabulary

courageous

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without being controlled by fear.

"It was a courageous decision to speak up in front of the whole board."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

cowardly

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "It was a _____ decision to speak up in front of the whole board."

Answer: courageous

In your own words, what does "courageous" mean?

Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without being controlled by fear.

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