doughtiness
Definition
Doughtiness (noun): The quality of being brave, bold, and resolute; valour or fearlessness in facing danger, difficulty, or opposition. It is often used in an old-fashioned or humorous context to describe someone’s courageous spirit.
Usage Examples
- (His bravery and courage were well-known.)
- (She displayed unexpected boldness and resolve.)
- (He commended their valour and endurance.)
Advanced Usage
"to show one's doughtiness": to demonstrate one’s courage or determination.
- He showed his doughtiness by volunteering for the dangerous mission. (He proved his bravery by taking on a risky task.)
"with doughtiness": performed in a brave or resolute manner.
- She faced the critics with doughtiness, refusing to back down from her beliefs. (She confronted opposition fearlessly.)
Variants and Related Words
Doughty (adj): brave, bold, and resolute (the adjective form).
- The doughty explorer ventured into the unknown jungle. (The brave explorer took on the risky journey.)
Doughtily (adv): in a brave or resolute manner.
- He fought doughtily against overwhelming odds. (He fought courageously.)
Synonyms
- Valour: great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
- Intrepidity: fearlessness and adventurous bravery.
- Fortitude: strength of mind to endure pain or adversity with courage.
- Audacity: boldness or daring, often with a hint of recklessness.
Related Idioms
"to have the heart of a lion": to be extremely brave or doughty.
- Though young, she had the heart of a lion and never flinched from a challenge. (She possessed great doughtiness.)
"to stand one’s ground": to maintain one’s position in the face of opposition, showing doughtiness.
- He stood his ground despite the threats, a true display of doughtiness. (He refused to retreat, showing bravery.)
Phrasal Verbs