adjective
- brave and determined; showing courage and resolve
Usage: somewhat archaic or literary
Examples
- The doughty knight defended the castle against overwhelming odds.
- She was a doughty campaigner for civil rights throughout her life.
- The doughty explorer ventured into uncharted territory.
- His doughty spirit never wavered despite the setbacks.
- The doughty soldiers held their ground in the fierce battle.
- She proved herself a doughty opponent in the debate.