cour·age

[kur-ij, kuhr-]

–noun

1.the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

2.Obsolete . the heart as the source of emotion.

—Synonyms
1.  fearlessness, dauntlessness, intrepidity, pluck, spirit. Courage, bravery, valor, bravado  refer to qualities of spirit and conduct. Courage  permits one to face extreme dangers and difficulties without fear: to take (or lose )  courage. Bravery  implies true courage with daring and an intrepid boldness: bravery in a battle.   Valor  implies heroic courage: valor in fighting for the right.   Bravado  is now usually a boastful and ostentatious pretense of courage or bravery: empty bravado.

—Antonyms
1.  cowardice.