Prowess — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈprau̇-əs/ prow·ess

Meaning & Definition of Prowess

Prowess (noun)

  1. distinguished bravery; especially, military valor and skill
  2. extraordinary ability

Prowess (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger

    "an extraordinary display of prowess on the battlefield"

    similar: bottle (British slang), bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, daringness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, gallantry, greatheartedness, guts, gutsiness, hardihood, heart, heroism, intestinal fortitude, intrepidity, intrepidness, moxie, nerve, pecker (chiefly British), stoutness, valor, virtue
    related: backbone, fiber, fortitude, grit, gumption, mettle, pluck, pluckiness, spunk, temper, determination, perseverance, resolution, endurance, stamina, stomach, tenacity, audacity, boldness, brazenness, cheek, cojones (slang), effrontery, gall, temerity
    opposite: cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery, spinelessness
    near: cold feet, faintheartedness, fearfulness, mousiness, timidity, timorousness, feebleness, softness, weakness, impotence, ineffectualness, hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prowess

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prowess:

British slang: bottle
Chiefly British: pecker
bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, daringness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, gallantry, greatheartedness, guts, gutsiness, hardihood, heart, heroism, intestinal fortitude, intrepidity, intrepidness, moxie, nerve, stoutness, valor, virtue

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prowess

Words with the opposite meaning of Prowess:

cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery, spinelessness

Related Words for Prowess

backbone, fiber, fortitude, grit, gumption, mettle, pluck, pluckiness, spunk, temper, determination, perseverance, resolution, endurance, stamina, stomach, tenacity, audacity, boldness, brazenness, cheek, cojones, effrontery, gall, temerity

Near Antonyms of Prowess

cold feet, faintheartedness, fearfulness, mousiness, timidity, timorousness, feebleness, softness, weakness, impotence, ineffectualness, hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution

Origin & Etymology of Prowess

Middle English prouesse, from Anglo-French pruesse, prowesse, from prou

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Prowess

What does "Prowess" mean?

"Prowess" means distinguished bravery; especially, military valor and skill. As a noun, it is defined as: distinguished bravery; especially, military valor and skill.

What is another word for "Prowess"?

Other words for "Prowess" include bottle, bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, daringness, dauntlessness and doughtiness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prowess" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Prowess"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prowess". Common alternatives include bottle, bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, daringness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness and gallantry.

What is the opposite of "Prowess"?

Antonyms of "Prowess" include cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery and spinelessness. Near antonyms include cold feet, faintheartedness, fearfulness and mousiness.

How do you use "Prowess" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prowess" in a sentence: "an extraordinary display of prowess on the battlefield".

Is "Prowess" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Prowess" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Prowess"?

"Prowess" is pronounced /ˈprau̇-əs/ and divided into syllables as prow·ess.

What is the origin of the word "Prowess"?

"Prowess" comes from Middle English prouesse, from Anglo-French pruesse, prowesse, from prou. First known use: 13th century.