nonhero
/ˌnɑnˈhɪroʊ/
noun
- A character in a story, film, or play who lacks the traditional qualities of a hero, such as courage, idealism, or moral strength.
- Unlike classic adventure tales, this movie focuses on a nonhero who is ordinary and often unsure of himself.
- Readers may find the nonhero more relatable than a perfect hero because of his flaws and doubts.
- The novel's protagonist is a nonhero who stumbles through life without any grand ambitions.
- A person who does not perform heroic acts or is not seen as a hero in real life.
- She considered herself a nonhero, simply helping her neighbor without any thought of praise.
- The award honored everyday nonheroes who quietly make their communities better.
- In the documentary, the firefighter insisted he was a nonhero, just doing his job.
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