doughty

/ˈdaʊti/
adjective
  1. Brave, determined, and resolute, especially in the face of difficulty or danger.
    • The doughty little dog stood up to the much larger intruder.
    • The doughty old sailor refused to let the storm stop his voyage.
    • She was a doughty advocate for children's education in her community.
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