manful
adjective
[ ˈmanfʊl ]
• brave and resolute, especially in a difficult situation.
• "a manful attempt to smile"
Similar:
brave,
courageous,
bold,
plucky,
gallant,
heroic,
intrepid,
fearless,
valiant,
valorous,
dauntless,
doughty,
resolute,
with gritted teeth,
grim,
determined,
manly,
stout,
stout-hearted,
lionhearted,
stalwart,
gutsy,
ballsy,
spunky,