Courage and Weakness

Courage

Courage noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.
Usage example: the moral courage to speak out against injustice when no one else will

Weakness is an antonym for courage in boldness topic.

Nearby Words: courageous, courageously

Weakness

Weakness noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.

Courage is an antonym for weakness.

Nearby Words: weak, weaken, weakly, weakening, weakling

How words are described

human human courage human weakness
physical physical courage physical weakness
low low courage low weakness
similar similar courage similar weakness
Other adjectives: typical, natural, original, true, actual, real, extreme, great, innate, inner, personal, moral, incredible, mental, momentary, military.

Both words in one sentence

  • If you are in need of help then trying to obtain the help you need is a sign of courage and maturity, not weakness.
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