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noun
- 1. courage in pain or adversity: "she endured her illness with great fortitude"
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The meaning of FORTITUDE is strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage. How to use fortitude in a sentence. Did you know?
noun [ U ] us / ˈfɔr·t̬ɪˌtud / Add to word list. bravery when dealing with pain or difficulty, esp. over a long period: Throughout his illness, he showed great fortitude. (Definition of fortitude from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of fortitude. fortitude.
noun. the strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpatience.
Fortitude is the kind of courage a person has thanks to a strong will or mental stamina. Fortitude is nearly always used to describe how a person acts or endures during a crisis or stressful situation. A person who lacks fortitude would panic, cry, or otherwise not endure a struggle.
noun [ U ] us / ˈfɔr·t̬ɪˌtud / Add to word list. bravery when dealing with pain or difficulty, esp. over a long period: Throughout his illness, he showed great fortitude. (Definition of fortitude from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of fortitude. fortitude.
noun. the strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpatience.
2 Jun 2024 · fortitude (countable and uncountable, plural fortitudes) Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity. Synonyms: inner strength, moxie, mettle, resolve, intestinal fortitude, toughness
Definition of fortitude noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Fortitude refers to strength in the face of adversity or difficulty. Eating fried worms might require a lot of intestinal fortitude. When someone has fortitude it means that they have emotional power or reserves and the ability to withstand adversity.
FORTITUDE meaning: brave behaviour, and not complaining about pain or problems. Learn more.
