Synonyms of heroism

heroism

noun

ˈher-ə-ˌwi-zəm 

as in courage

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of heroism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In this adaptation of Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir about his mother’s heroism after the disappearance of his father, Fernanda Torres portrays the matriarch with extraordinary grace, while her own mom, Fernanda Montenegro, poignantly plays her in old age. —Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024

Woodson's 95-year-old widow, Joann, was presented Tuesday with the Distinguished Service Cross he was awarded posthumously for his extraordinary heroism. —CBS News, 25 Sep. 2024

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission has strict criteria for applicants to be named, and their own investigators certify the veracity of the reported acts of heroism. —Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024

Miep: Miep Gies was one of the four Dutch citizens who helped hide the Frank family from the Nazis, an act of heroism never to be forgotten. —Taylor Grothe, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024