stout-hearted

[ stout-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. brave and resolute; dauntless.

Other Words From

• stout-hearted·ly adverb
• stout-hearted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stout-hearted¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

Also to instill fear of God in stout-hearted men and Asian bankers.

From The Daily Beast

A stout-hearted soldier was the commanding officer at Warrior Gap.

From Project Gutenberg

Usually a stout-hearted woman, all her courage had deserted her now.

From Project Gutenberg

But the stout-hearted king had no intention of submitting to the Danes.

From Project Gutenberg

But it is a tough-fibred, stout-hearted breed of men, that has not accustomed itself to being bullied.

From Project Gutenberg

Boris and Jorian, being stout-hearted captains of men-at-arms, were ready for anything.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• adventurous
• audacious
• confident
• courageous
• daring
• dashing
• fearless
• foolhardy
• gallant
• gutsy
• heroic
• reckless
• resolute
• spirited
• spunky
• stout
• strong
• valiant