manful
/ˈmanfʊl
/ /ˈmanf(ə)l/adjective
Brave and resolute, especially in a difficult situation: a manful attempt to smile...
- There are a number of places where, naturally, I would not have worded that defense as Joe has, but on the whole I am grateful for his manful attempt to read what I said charitably.
- This second time, Selby made a manful attempt with both hands to make the catch.
- Frazer has done a manful job in that position but I know he is ready for a rest and his strength is in a defensive role.
Synonyms
brave, courageous, bold, plucky, gallant, heroic, intrepid, fearless, valiant, valorous, dauntless, doughty;
resolute, with gritted teeth, grim, determined, manly, stout, stout-hearted, lionhearted, stalwart
informal gutsy, ballsy, spunky
Derivatives
manfulness
/ noun ...- When the plane makes a second fly over and unleashes a hail of lead he refuses to move, manfulness futilely proven as weeping friends gather round his broken body.
- Every place near is filled with the sound of a loud trumpet, so the report of your manfulness is loud.
- The first requisite of life is courage or manfulness, gained through conflict with evil.