the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

Obsolete . the heart as the source of emotion. ?

have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs

esp. in spite of criticism.

noun

cowardice , faint-heartedness , fear , meekness , timidity , weakness , seecowardice and fear

noun

adventuresomeness , adventurousness , audacity , backbone , bravery , bravura , daring , dash , dauntlessness , determination , lan , endurance , enterprise , fearlessness , firmness , fortitude , gallantry , gameness , grit , guts , hardihood , heroism , intrepidity , lion-heartedness , mettle , nerve , pluck , power , prowess , pugnacity , rashness , recklessness , resolution , spirit , spunk , stoutheartedness , temerity , tenacity , valor , venturesomeness , braveness , courageousness , doughtiness , heart , intrepidness , pluckiness , undauntedness , valiance , valiancy , valiantness , boldness , bravado , chin up , derring-do , gumption , soul , spine