greathearted
adjective
great·heart·ed ˈgrāt-ˌhär-təd 
1
: characterized by bravery : courageous
2
: generous, magnanimous
greatheartedly adverb
greatheartedness noun
Synonyms
- bold
- brave
- courageous
- dauntless
- doughty
- fearless
- gallant
- gutsy
- gutty
- heroic
- heroical
- intrepid
- lionhearted
- manful
- stalwart
- stout
- stouthearted
- undauntable
- undaunted
- valiant
- valorous
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Example Sentences
those greathearted but otherwise ordinary individuals who answered their country's call for military service a greathearted program to provide basic necessities to millions of children in war-torn countries
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
greatheartedness
noun
as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger it took a special kind greatheartedness for the conscientious objector to remain true to his beliefs Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- courage
- heroism
- bravery
- gallantry
- courageousness
- prowess
- nerve
- intestinal fortitude
- daring
- valor
- fearlessness
- dauntlessness
- stoutness
- virtue
- heart
- doughtiness
- intrepidity
- hardihood
- pecker
- bottle
- guts
- intrepidness
- daringness
- gutsiness
- moxie
- fortitude
- grit
- stamina
- determination
- spunk
- backbone
- gumption
- mettle
- perseverance
- fiber
- endurance
- tenacity
- resolution
- temper
- stomach
- pluck
- boldness
- audacity
- gall
- temerity
- pluckiness
- brazenness
- cheek
- effrontery
- cojones
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cold feet
- cowardice
- faintheartedness
- poltroonery
- cowardliness
- weakness
- timidity
- dastardliness
- fearfulness
- softness
- spinelessness
- feebleness
- mousiness
- impotence
- timorousness
- cravenness
- hesitation
- ineffectualness
- indecision
- indecisiveness
- irresolution