Prowess | Definition of prowess by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of PROWESS

1

: distinguished bravery; especially : military valor and skill

2

: extraordinary ability <his prowess on the football field>

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

First Known Use: 13th century

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

Antonyms: cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery, spinelessness

1

: great bravery especially in battle

2

: very great ability <athletic prowess>

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