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单词 heroism
释义

heroism

noun

her·​o·​ism ˈher-ə-ˌwi-zəm How to pronounce heroism (audio)
ˈhe-rə-,
 also  ˈhir-
1
: heroic conduct especially as exhibited in fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end
2
: the qualities of a hero

Synonyms

  • bottle [British slang]
  • bravery
  • courage
  • courageousness
  • daring
  • daringness
  • dauntlessness
  • doughtiness
  • fearlessness
  • gallantry
  • greatheartedness
  • guts
  • gutsiness
  • hardihood
  • heart
  • intestinal fortitude
  • intrepidity
  • intrepidness
  • moxie
  • nerve
  • pecker [chiefly British]
  • prowess
  • stoutness
  • valor
  • virtue
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Example Sentences

women who showed heroism by fighting for their right to vote the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
Recent Examples on the Web There was no climax of cinematic heroism in which a lone cop kills the bad guy and saves the day. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 31 May 2022 His war photographs depict individuals in extreme conditions and bear witness to acts of incredible heroism as well as brutality. Vogue, 27 May 2022 For those calling on President Biden to #MintTheCoin, this scene is a display of unconventional heroism. Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 9 Oct. 2021 But the fact that the complexities of female heroism are being discussed at all at least demonstrates that these issues are no longer off-limits in the MCU. Angela Watercutter, Wired, 9 July 2021 The song offers vignettes of unreflective heroism alongside vignettes of betrayal, human nature in all its complexity amid the disaster. Sean Wilentz, The New York Review of Books, 19 June 2021 On a macro level, the history of the absent Captain's America forces Sam to confront the complexity of Black heroism in a racist country. Darren Franich, EW.com, 10 June 2021 Uplift and praise firefighters by presenting over 150 citation awards to members who displayed heroism efforts during the pandemic from 2019-2022. Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 25 Aug. 2022 The bodies are contorted in struggle, as though striving toward heroism. Dominic Green, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

heroism

noun

her·​o·​ism ˈher-ə-ˌwi-zəm How to pronounce heroism (audio)
1
: behavior showing great courage especially for a noble purpose
the heroism of soldiers
2
: the qualities of a hero
We honor the heroism of our forefathers.

heroism

noun

as in bravery
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bravery
  • courage
  • gallantry
  • courageousness
  • prowess
  • valor
  • fearlessness
  • daring
  • intrepidity
  • virtue
  • nerve
  • stoutness
  • intrepidness
  • hardihood
  • gutsiness
  • daringness
  • dauntlessness
  • fortitude
  • heart
  • perseverance
  • guts
  • moxie
  • grit
  • endurance
  • pecker
  • determination
  • stamina
  • mettle
  • intestinal fortitude
  • doughtiness
  • bottle
  • greatheartedness
  • tenacity
  • spunk
  • gumption
  • pluckiness
  • resolution
  • boldness
  • backbone
  • temper
  • fiber
  • pluck
  • audacity
  • effrontery
  • temerity
  • stomach
  • brazenness
  • gall
  • cheek
  • cojones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cowardice
  • cowardliness
  • spinelessness
  • timidity
  • fearfulness
  • faintheartedness
  • softness
  • timorousness
  • weakness
  • feebleness
  • dastardliness
  • cravenness
  • cold feet
  • impotence
  • poltroonery
  • ineffectualness
  • mousiness
  • irresolution
  • indecision
  • hesitation
  • indecisiveness
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