Brave & Confident · Personal Qualities English Vocabulary

(of a person) brave and confident, with the ability to take risks

"Her choice was bold."

"The bold decision to quit her job without another one lined up surprised all her friends and family."

strong personal qualities that help a person deal with difficult or dangerous situations

"She has character."

"Despite facing numerous setbacks, her strong character allowed her to persevere and achieve her goals."

to have the courage or audacity to try or do something challenging or risky

"I dare you."

"He decided to dare his friends to climb the treacherous mountain path before sunset."

(always plural) determination to face danger, difficulty, or fear

"He has guts."

"The firefighters demonstrated incredible guts as they rushed into the burning building to save lives."

a person who deserves great admiration for their bravery or good deeds

"He is a hero."

"The brave soldier was hailed as a hero for his selfless actions during the intense battle."

displaying great bravery as that of a hero or heroine

"His act was heroic."

"The heroic soldier saved his comrades by throwing himself on a grenade and sacrificing his own life to protect them."

a woman admired for bravery or for doing good deeds

"She is a heroine."

"The young woman became an unlikely heroine after rescuing several children from the collapsing structure."

an adult person who shows virility, courage, or competence

"He is a man."

"The experienced leader proved himself to be a true man by taking responsibility for the team's failure."

courage, energy, and determination to continue or succeed

"He had the spirit to win."

"Despite facing numerous setbacks, her indomitable spirit allowed her to persevere and ultimately achieve her goals."

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

"Her physical strength impressed everyone."

"Lifting weights every day helped him build the strength he needed to compete in the strongman competition against much larger opponents."

not easily upset, frightened, or influenced by others

"She is strong."

"A strong leader remains composed and resolute, unaffected by external pressures or dissenting opinions."

confident or bold behavior that shows disregard for others' opinions

"His attitude was bad."

"He displayed an arrogant attitude, completely disregarding the advice and concerns of his colleagues."

feeling at ease, relaxed, or free from worry or discomfort in a particular situation or environment

"I feel comfortable."

"She felt surprisingly comfortable in the unfamiliar environment, quickly adapting to the new circumstances."

the belief in one's own ability to achieve goals and get the desired results

"She has confidence."

"Her unwavering confidence in her abilities allowed her to overcome numerous professional challenges."

remaining calm and composed even in challenging situations

"Stay cool."

"Even during the intense interrogation, he managed to remain cool and provide well-reasoned answers."

(psychology) a person that is preoccupied with external things and prefers social situations

"The extrovert loves being the center of attention."

"The extrovert loves being the center of attention and talks to everyone at parties."

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

"He is quite independent."

"The independent teenager managed her own finances and made her own decisions about her future."

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

"He is modest about his success."

"He was modest about his achievements and never boasted about the awards he had won even though he had every reason to be proud."

confident and at ease

"She felt secure with him."

"The experienced speaker appeared completely secure on the stage, delivering her speech with unwavering confidence."

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

"I am sure."

"I am sure that we took the right exit because I recognized the gas station on the corner."

(of a person) strong and able to deal with problems

"He is a tough man."

"Despite facing numerous setbacks, the resilient athlete remained tough and determined to achieve his goals."