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bravery

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/ˈbreɪvəri/ · bra-ve-ry

The quality of being brave; courage in the face of danger.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being brave; courage in the face of danger.

بہادری، خطرے کے سامنے ہمت اور دلیری کی خاصیت۔

بہادری

bahaduri

Synonyms

couragevalorgallantryحوصلہشجاعتدلیری

Antonyms

cowardicefeartimidityبزدلیخوفکمزوری

Common Collocations

  • bravery in battle
  • act of bravery
  • show great bravery

Example Sentences

His bravery in the face of adversity inspired many.

مشکلات کے سامنے اس کی بہادری نے بہت سے لوگوں کو متاثر کیا۔

Mushkilat ke samnay us ki bahaduri ne bohot se logon ko mutasir kiya.

She showed great bravery during the rescue.

اس نے امداد کے دوران بڑی بہادری کا مظاہرہ کیا۔

Us ne imdad ke dauran bari bahaduri ka muzahira kiya.

Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

بہادری خوف کی عدم موجودگی نہیں ہوتی، بلکہ اس پر فتح پانا ہوتی ہے۔

Bahaduri khauf ki adam maujoodgi nahi hoti, balki is par fatah pana hoti hai.

Easily Confused With

brave:Bravery refers to the quality, while brave refers to the adjective describing a person who demonstrates that quality.

Word Family

brave
adjectiveبہادر
bravely
adverbبہادری سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'brave' as a word that starts with 'b' for 'bold'.

Imagine a lion, symbolizing bravery and courage in the wild.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خون بہا کر بھی جو رزق کا طلبگار ہے، وہ جیتے گا اپنی بہادری کی مثال کے ساتھ۔

Khoon baha kar bhi jo rizq ka talabgar hai, wo jeetay ga apni bahaduri ki misaal ke saath.

He who seeks sustenance even after shedding blood will triumph with his example of bravery.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بہادری کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔

Bahaduri ka phal meetha hota hai.

The fruit of bravery is sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "bravoure" — boldness, courage

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved in the English language from its Old French and Latin roots, with significant use in literature to describe valorous acts.