70+ Adjectives for a Hero Use the free Character Adjective Canvas below to click traits to build and save a character profile, or browse all 71 curated words.
Adjectives for a hero help you build a protagonist readers will root for. Use this list to describe the courage, integrity, strength and sacrifice that define a hero, whether you're writing a novel, screenplay or short story.
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Curated word bank Sparklines show each word's usage in published books since 1800 (Google Books Ngram data). The dot marks the peak decade.
BraveUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s CourageousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1930s FearlessUsage since 1800, peak in the 1840s ValiantUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s DaringUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s BoldUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s HeroicUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s NobleUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s SelflessUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s HonorableUsage since 1800, peak in the 1870s LoyalUsage since 1800, peak in the 1860s DeterminedUsage since 1800, peak in the 1970s ResilientUsage since 1800, peak in the 1950s SteadfastUsage since 1800, peak in the 1850s TenaciousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s GrittyUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s ResourcefulUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s CleverUsage since 1800, peak in the 1870s Quick-witted DecisiveUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s ProtectiveUsage since 1800, peak in the 1980s CompassionateUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s PrincipledUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s JustUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s RighteousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1820s VirtuousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s IncorruptibleUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s Strong-willed IndomitableUsage since 1800, peak in the 1850s UnyieldingUsage since 1800, peak in the 1850s UnwaveringUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s DedicatedUsage since 1800, peak in the 2000s CommittedUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s DisciplinedUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s SkilledUsage since 1800, peak in the 1940s CapableUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s CompetentUsage since 1800, peak in the 1880s ConfidentUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s HumbleUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s ModestUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s Self-sacrificing AltruisticUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s GenerousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s EmpatheticUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s InspiringUsage since 1800, peak in the 1910s CharismaticUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s RespectedUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s AdmiredUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s LegendaryUsage since 1800, peak in the 2000s IconicUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s FormidableUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s PowerfulUsage since 1800, peak in the 1820s MightyUsage since 1800, peak in the 1840s InvincibleUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s PerseveringUsage since 1800, peak in the 1820s GallantUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s ChivalrousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1840s DutifulUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s VigilantUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s AlertUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s PerceptiveUsage since 1800, peak in the 1970s WiseUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s InsightfulUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s IdealisticUsage since 1800, peak in the 1960s HopefulUsage since 1800, peak in the 1860s OptimisticUsage since 1800, peak in the 1980s ResoluteUsage since 1800, peak in the 1850s StalwartUsage since 1800, peak in the 1880s True-hearted DependableUsage since 1800, peak in the 1940s TrustworthyUsage since 1800, peak in the 1870s More character tools Looking for another word bank or tool? Browse every writing tool →
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