Stoutheartedness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Courage, pluck, boldness. uncountable

    "Horatius, on duty when the enemy attacked, displayed a stoutheartedness unmatched by his companions. He kept them from running away by promising to hold off the enemy while they destroyed the bridge behind him."

  2. 2
    the trait of having a courageous spirit wordnet
  3. 3
    Resoluteness, fortitude, dauntlessness. uncountable

    "In a vacant gesture the foreman began making rounds during breakfast, glad-handing the men as they sulked over their porridge and coffee, reminding them of their fortitude and stoutheartedness."

Synonyms

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braverychivalrygallantryheroismmanhoodmanliness

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"Horatius, on duty when the enemy attacked, displayed a stoutheartedness unmatched by his companions. He kept them from running away by promising to hold off the enemy while they destroyed the bridge behind him."

Etymology

From stouthearted + -ness.

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