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courage of one's convictions

courage of one's convictions noun: steadfast adherence to one's beliefs or principles, especially in the face of criticism or other opposition.

Noun

courage of one's convictions (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) Steadfast adherence to one's beliefs or principles, especially in the face of criticism or other opposition.
    • "I prefer those who have the courage of their convictions, and who stand by them publicly."1888, Amelia E. Barr, chapter 14, in Remember the Alamo
    • Nance was eager to oblige, but she had the courage of her convictions and held her point.1917, Alice Hegan Rice, chapter 4, in Calvary Alley

Questions about courage of one's convictions

What does courage of one's convictions mean?
Courage of one's convictions means steadfast adherence to one's beliefs or principles, especially in the face of criticism or other opposition.
What part of speech is courage of one's convictions?
Courage of one's convictions is a noun.

Words near courage of one's convictions in the dictionary

  1. cour
  2. cour d'honneur
  3. Courabyra
  4. Couradda
  5. courage
  6. courage of one's convictions
  7. couraged
  8. courageless
  9. couragelessness
  10. courageous
  11. courageously

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