28
courageous(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
21
bold(adjective, person, strong, tough, smart)
19
daring(adjective, person, feelings, mad, bold)
19
plucky(adjective, person, clear, strong, tough)
18
brave(adjective, clear, strong, tough, severe)
16
intrepid(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
14
dauntless(adjective, person, strong, tough, energetic)
14
fearless(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
13
valiant(adjective, person, strong, tough, smart)
12
audacious(adjective, strong, tough, smart, solid)
12
gallant(adjective, person, strong, feelings, fear)
12
heroic(adjective, person, strong, feelings, fear)
12
spunky(adjective, strong, smart, informal, energetic)
12
stalwart(adjective, person, strong, feelings, bold)
12
unafraid(adjective, person, strong, feelings, fear)
11
game(noun, adjective, strong, tough, smart)
11
hardy(adjective, fear, mad, bold, brave)
10
adventurous(adjective, person, strong, feelings, bold)
10
doughty(adjective, person, strong, feelings, fear)
10
nervy(adjective, strong, tough, smart, energetic)
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