B1adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/
UK/kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/
able to do something dangerous or frightening without showing fear
In context
It was courageous of her to speak out against the company.
The firefighter made a courageous decision to enter the burning house.
Courageous soldiers defended the bridge for three days.
Words that go with courageous
adjective + noun
- courageous decisionQuitting was a courageous decision.
- courageous actSaving the child was a courageous act.
- courageous standThe teachers took a courageous stand.
- courageous leaderShe was a courageous leader in hard times.
- courageous fightHe lost his courageous fight against illness.
adjective + preposition
- courageous ofIt was courageous of you to admit the mistake.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is very courage.Correct: He is very courageous.