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courage

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/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ · courage

The ability to confront fear, pain, or adversity.

Meanings

nounformal

The ability to confront fear, pain, or adversity.

ڈر، درد یا مشکلات کا سامنا کرنے کی صلاحیت۔

حوصلہ

husla

Synonyms

braveryvalorfortitudeبہادریجرأتدلیری

Antonyms

fearcowardicetimidityڈربزدلیخوف

Common Collocations

  • display courage
  • summon courage
  • courage to act

Example Sentences

It takes courage to stand up for what is right.

یہ حوصلہ درکار ہے کہ صحیح کے لئے کھڑا ہوں۔

Yeh husla darkaar hai keh sahi ke liye khara hon.

She showed great courage in facing her fears.

اس نے اپنے خوف کا سامنا کرنے میں بڑی بہادری دکھائی۔

Us ne apne khauf ka saamna karne mein badi bahaduri dikhayi.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

حوصلہ خوف کی عدم موجودگی نہیں ہے، بلکہ اس پر فتح پانے کا نام ہے۔

Husla khauf ki adam maujoodgi nahin hai, balki is par fatah pane ka naam hai.

Easily Confused With

bravery:Bravery is a synonym of courage but often implies a more physical or immediate act of valor.
confidence:Confidence refers to a belief in oneself rather than the ability to confront fear.

Word Family

encourage
verbحوصلہ افزائی کرنا
courageous
adjectiveحوصلہ مند
discourage
verbحوصلہ توڑنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Courage sounds like 'core rage', use your core strength to fight fears.

Imagine a lion, symbolizing bravery and courage, standing proud.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود پر اعتماد ہو، تو حوصلہ کئی رنگوں میں آتا ہے

Khud par aitmaad ho, toh husla kai rangon mein aata hai

If you have self-confidence, courage comes in many colors.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "cor, cordis" — heart

First known use: 14th century

The word 'courage' comes from the Latin root 'cor', meaning 'heart', which reflects the idea of strength and bravery originating from the heart.