heroism
noun
[ ˈhɛrəʊɪz(ə)m ]
• great bravery.
• "they fought with exemplary heroism"
Similar:
bravery,
braveness,
courage,
courageousness,
valour,
valiance,
intrepidity,
intrepidness,
boldness,
daring,
audacity,
audaciousness,
fearlessness,
doughtiness,
dauntlessness,
pluck,
indomitability,
stout-heartedness,
lionheartedness,
backbone,
spine,
spirit,
fortitude,
mettle,
gallantry,
chivalry,
guts,
grit,
spunk,
gutsiness,
bottle,
ballsiness,
moxie,
cojones,
sand,
balls,
Opposite:
cowardliness,
fearfulness,
Origin:
early 18th century: from French héroïsme, from héros, from Latin heros (see hero).
