This is the 3811th most frequent Polish word.
odwaga
Courage.
In this sentence, 'odwaga' refers to the mental strength to overcome hesitation or fear to make a choice.
Odwaga pomogła mu podjąć decyzję.
Courage helped him make a decision.
Here, 'odwaga' indicates a quality needed to confront challenges or adversity while being honest.
Miała odwagę mówić prawdę, mimo trudności.
She had the courage to speak the truth, despite the difficulties.
The usage demonstrates 'odwaga' as a general characteristic important for leadership.