cou·ra·geous
 /kəˈreıʤəs/  adj   [more ~; most ~]
  : very brave : having or showing courage
   a courageous soldier
   She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
   a courageous act/decision
   a courageous [=fearless] companion
  cou·ra·geous·ly  adv  
   They have fought courageously for their rights.
  cou·ra·geous·ness  noun   [  noncount  ]
   a leader admired for his courageousness