courageous
gb/kɚˈeɪd͡ʒəs/ us/kɚˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
B2
英語
~ 8100
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
property
1
brave and not easily scared
Not afraid to do something dangerous, painful, or difficult, even when it is very hard or scary.
用法パターン：
[someone] is courageous (enough) to [verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'courageous' with 'encouraging'. 'Courageous' describes someone who is brave, while 'encouraging' describes something that gives hope or support. Another mistake is using the verb *be* with 'courage' directly (e.g., *He is courage*). The correct forms are *He is courageous* (adjective) or *He has courage* (noun).
類義語
brave (Most common and general word; slightly simpler and more informal than 'courageous'.)
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bold (Stresses confidence and willingness to take risks; can also suggest being a bit reckless.)
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fearless (Suggests having almost no fear at all, stronger than 'courageous'.)
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valiant (More literary or formal; often used for noble or heroic courage.)
対義語
cowardly (Describes someone who is too afraid to face danger or difficulty.)
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timid (Suggests shy, nervous, or easily frightened behavior, especially in social or challenging situations.)
コロケーション
courageous leader
|courageous woman
|courageous man
|courageous child
|courageous firefighter
|courageous soldier
テーマ
character
|emotions
|social
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The firefighters were incredibly courageous as they ran into the burning building.
- She was courageous enough to leave a toxic relationship and start over.
- It takes a courageous person to speak the truth when everyone else stays silent.
- He made a courageous decision to donate a kidney to his brother.
- Young nurses on the front line of the epidemic proved remarkably courageous.
学習者向け例文
- The young girl was very courageous and helped her friend.
- He felt scared, but he tried to be courageous.
- My grandmother is courageous because she lives alone and never complains.
- The soldier was tired but stayed courageous in the fight.
- You must be courageous when you talk about this problem.
adjective
B2
property
2
showing bravery in actions
Describes a choice, action, or thing that shows bravery because it is risky or unpopular.
用法パターン：
a courageous [decision/action/choice/stand]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'courageous' where 'confident' or 'strong' is more natural, for example *a courageous password* or *a courageous color*. 'Courageous' should be used when real danger, risk, or strong social pressure is involved, not just when something is powerful or noticeable.
類義語
bold (Emphasizes being confident and willing to break normal limits or rules.)
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daring (Highlights risk-taking and willingness to do very dangerous or surprising things.)
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gutsy (Informal; stresses having a lot of nerve or inner strength in taking a risk.)
対義語
cautious (Emphasizes being careful and avoiding risk, the opposite of a brave or risky choice.)
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safe (Describes actions or decisions that avoid risk, unlike courageous ones which accept risk.)
コロケーション
courageous decision
|courageous choice
|courageous act
|courageous step
|courageous stand
|courageous move
テーマ
social
|work
|politics
|core_vocabulary
例文
- It was a courageous decision to close the factory in order to protect the environment.
- Her courageous stand against corruption inspired many others to speak out.
- Publishing the report was a courageous act by the journalist.
- The company took a courageous step by admitting its mistakes publicly.
- Voting against his own party was a politically courageous move.
学習者向け例文
- Quitting his job without another offer was a courageous choice.
- Saying sorry in public was a courageous act.
- Starting a business during a crisis is a courageous decision.
- The teacher made a courageous move and changed the whole plan.
- Writing that letter to her boss was a courageous step.
文法
辞書形
courageous
IPA
GB/kɚˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
US/kɚˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
音節・強勢
cour - ageous （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (cour)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: courageous
関連語
Core family
courage
noun B1
courageously
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
courageousness
noun
表現
bold and courageous
1/bˈoʊld ˈænd kɚˈeɪd͡ʒəs/
fixed phrase
very brave and willing to risk
Describes someone or something that is not only brave but very ready to take big risks.
例文
- The plan was bold and courageous, but it saved the company.
- We need leaders who are bold and courageous in times of crisis.
courageous conversation
1/kɚˈeɪd͡ʒəs kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
honest talk about hard topics
An open and honest talk about a difficult or sensitive subject, even though it may feel uncomfortable or risky.
例文
- The manager encouraged staff to have a courageous conversation about racism in the workplace.
- We finally had a courageous conversation about our marriage problems instead of avoiding them.
courageous leadership
1/kɚˈeɪd͡ʒəs lˈidɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
leadership that shows bravery
A style of leading people where the leader is ready to make hard, risky, or unpopular decisions because they believe it is the right thing to do.
例文
- The CEO was praised for her courageous leadership during the financial crisis.
- Courageous leadership means telling the truth even when people do not want to hear it.