Heroes

Lisa P. (Australia)

Words to describe attributes and characteristics of real-life heroes.

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altruistic
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
caring
feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
considerate
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
courageous
able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
daring
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
decisive
characterized by resoluteness and firmness
determination
the act of finding out the properties of something
dilemma
state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
example
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
gallant
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
humanitarian
marked by devotion to popular welfare
moral
concerned with principles of right and wrong
persistent
stubbornly unyielding
resilient
recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
risk
a source of danger
role model
someone worthy of imitation
self-sacrificing
willing to deprive yourself
selfless
showing concern for the welfare of others
thoughtful
exhibiting or characterized by careful consideration
empathetic
showing ready comprehension of others' states

Created on Tue Aug 02 00:07:17 EDT 2011