Bravery

usgb/ˈbreɪvəri/
noun

The quality of being brave; courage.

Her bravery in standing up to the bullies earned her everyone's respect.
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Often appears as...

  • act of bravery
  • show of bravery
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Confronting Fear

Bravery often implies overcoming fear in challenging or dangerous situations.

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Despite his fear of heights, his bravery was evident as he rescued the kitten from the tree.
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Noble Quality

Bravery is admired as a noble quality and can inspire others to act courageously.

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The firefighter's bravery during the rescue mission inspired the whole town.
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Not Recklessness

There's a difference between bravery and recklessness; bravery doesn't ignore potential risks.

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She showed true bravery by carefully planning the rescue, not rushing in recklessly.
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