So, this has lead me to be confused as to whether or not I use the word "brave" in the same sense as others. In direct opposition to M-W, which says (in a roundabout way) that withstanding fear is brave. Which means that to be brave, one cannot have fear. The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear bravery.
Random House Dictionary defines brave much the same as M-W, but defines courage: Which I think is silly, because a lot of people I would consider brave, did their brave acts despite having fear. Showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things
Others say that manliness is about getting in touch with one’s feelings, caring for the less fortunate, and being sensitive. possessing or displaying courage able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching 'Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring'- Herman. Some say that being a man requires grit, square-jawed determination, a working knowledge of weaponry, and, preferably, rock-solid abs. 15 definitions of brave- meanings and example sentences. But, Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary defines brave: The world offers conflicting views of what being a man is all about. Which tends to agree with my original premise. Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
For instance, if a normally timid person, one who would normally run away from danger, were to risk his life to save a child being attacked by a dog, I would consider that person (usually considered a wimp) to be very brave.Ī rather weak definition. For me, if someone is brave, it has always meant that they face certain dangers or situations, even though doing so is something that scares the living daylights out of them.
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