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composed(adjective, person, courage, without fear)
8
gutsy(adjective, person, strong, slang, feelings)
8
stouthearted(adjective, person, strong, tough, feelings)
8
venturesome(adjective, person, strong, feelings, bold)
7
stout(adjective, fear)
7
strong(adjective, tough, powerful, bold, spirited)
6
spirited(adjective, person, strong, tough, feelings)
6
tough(adjective, strong, determined, bold, resolute)
6
undaunted(adjective, strong, fear, bold, spirited)
5
defiant(strong, bold, spirited, brave, courageous)
5
game(adjective, strong, tough, determined, fear)
5
lionhearted(adjective, strong, tough, firm, determined)
5
resolute(adjective, strong, tough, bold, spirited)
5
spunky(adjective, strong, informal, fear, bold)
4
daredevil(adjective, person, strong, tough, feelings)
4
firm(noun, strong, bold, courage, spirited)
4
fortitudinous(adjective, fear, bold, brave, stout)
4
gritty(adjective, strong, tough, polite, thoughtful)
4
manful
4
mettlesome(adjective, fear, courageous, fearless, plucky)
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