Antonyms for valourval·our

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1. • Courage

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1. heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancynoun

   the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

   "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"

   Synonyms:
   heroism, valiance, gallantry, valorousness, chivalry, valiancy, politesse, valor

How to use valour in a sentence?

1. William Shakespeare:

   In a false quarrel there is no true valour.

2. The Hitopadesa:

   Liberality attended with mild language; learning without pride; valour united with mercy; wealth accompanied with a generous contempt of it?these four qualities are with difficulty acquired.

3. J. R. R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:

   Valour needs first strength, then a weapon.

4. John Fitzgerald Kennedy:

   Perfect valour consists in doing without witnesses that which we would be capable of doing before everyone.

5. Bhartrihari:

   The attribute most noble of the hand Is readiness in giving; of the head, Bending before a teacher; of the mouth, Veracious speaking; of a victor?s arms, Undaunted valour; of the inner heart, Pureness the most unsullied; of the ears, Delight in hearing and receiving truth?These are adornments of high-minded men, Better than all the majesty of Empire.

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