/ Dictionary / Index C courage: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cour•age Pronunciation: (kûr'ij, kur'-), [key] — n. the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. the heart as the source of emotion. to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: courage (Thesaurus) coup stick courageous Related Content Daily Word Quiz: nonchalant Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language