Heroic
Heroic adjective - Feeling or displaying no fear by temperament.
Usage example: a memorial honoring the heroic nurses who served in the war
Terrified
Terrified adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Usage example: terrified dogs hiding under the couch
Nearby Words: terrifying, terrify
Both words in one sentence
- Heroic B.S.O.D.: Roy has a massive one when Edward outs himself as Ishvalan, especially since Ed is terrified that he's going to kill him.
Source: Fan Fic / Son of the Desert - While doing heroic things, he frequently notes how fortunate it is that he can't feel fear, because he certainly would be terrified right about now.
Source: Literature / Lyonesse -
Lovable Coward: Ludlow is terrified of the prospect of going aboard the mothership, but remains heroic on the ground.
Source: Film / Pixels
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