courage

cour|age [ `kʌrıdʒ ] noun uncount **

the ability to do something that you know is right or good, even though it is dangerous, frightening, or very difficult:

She has shown immense courage in opposing a corrupt and violent regime.

have the courage to do something: I didn't have the courage to admit I was wrong.

pluck up/summon up (the) courage (=try to make yourself feel brave enough to do something): Eventually I plucked up the courage and made an appointment with the doctor.

it takes courage to do something: It took a great deal of courage to leave her friends.

a. the ability to be brave when you are in great pain:

He had faced his illness with great courage.

have the courage of your (own) convictions

to continue to say or do what you think is right, even when other people think you are wrong

take courage from something

to feel more confident and hopeful because of something

take your courage in both hands

to decide to do something, even though you are nervous or frightened about it