Mental or moral strength. Now only (influenced by sense 2), power of vigorous and effective action, or of overcoming resistance. In early use…
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释义 | the mind > emotion > courage > moral courage > [noun] (9) forcec1340 Mental or moral strength. Now only (influenced by sense 2), power of vigorous and effective action, or of overcoming resistance. In early use… fortitude?a1513 Moral strength or courage. Now only in passive sense: Unyielding courage in the endurance of pain or adversity. (One of the cardinal virtues.) starknessa1513 Scottish. Moral or spiritual strength; courage or steadfastness. Obsolete. moral courage1808 the kind of courage which enables a person to remain firm in the face of odium or contempt, rather than depart from what he or she deems the right… moral1883 = morale, n. 2. Now rare. Subcategories:— courage of one's convictions (1) — character or discipline like that of the Spartans (3) |
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