courage

noun [U]

/ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/

/ˈkɝː-/

Definition

B2 the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation: They showed great courage when they found out about their baby's disability. [+ to infinitive] People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs. It took me ages to summon/pluck up the courage to ask for a promotion. → Synonym braveryBravery have the courage of your convictions › to be brave and confident enough to do what you believe in: Although many of his policies were unpopular, he had the courage of his convictions to see them through.Brave and courageous

(Definition of courage noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)