Definition: 1. A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear. 2. The ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear.
Use 'courage' in a sentence:
1. He should be applauded for his courage.
2. Her courage and good humour saw her through.
3. I finally plucked up the courage to ask her for a date.
4. He doesn't want courage.
5. Thinking back, I don't know how I had the courage.
6. I haven't yet plucked up the courage to ask her.
7. I am not sure whether this was courage or pigheadedness.
8. He fought the illness with courage and determination.
9. The president saluted the courage of those who had fought for their country.
10. He showed courage in adversity.
11. He always put his point of view with clarity and with courage.
12. It took me about two hours to pluck up the courage to call.
13. The film testifies to the courage of ordinary people during the war.
14. She was not lacking in courage.
15. It takes courage to say what you think.
16. She was trying to summon up the courage to leave him.
17. Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination.
18. He showed great courage and determination.
19. The American president praised Turkey for its courage.
20. She tried to be brave, but her courage failed her.
21. The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage.
22. The judge was praised for his courage and humanity.
23. He admired her courage and constancy.
24. Her courage seemed to desert her for a moment.
25. The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage.
26. Everyone marvelled at his courage.
27. The world was electrified by his courage and resistance.
28. I am still awed by David's courage.
29. She showed great courage in the face of danger.
30. She prayed now. "Lord, help me to find courage."
31. Her courage is an example to us all.
32. It's a story of courage.
33. They have a lot of courage.
34. Her courage never faltered.
35. His courage remains unquestioned.
36. It's that kind of courage and determination that makes him such a remarkable character.
37. This book is testimony to a very individual kind of courage.
38. I finally screwed up my courage and went to the dentist.
39. Contemporary accounts attest to his courage and determination.
40. Their courage failed a few steps short and they came running back.
41. It takes courage to speak out against the tide of opinion.
42. Hugo bore his illness with great courage and good humour.
