fortitude

The definition of fortitude is having strong will in the face of danger or pain.

(noun)

An athlete who continues a race in spite of an injury is an example of fortitude.

See fortitude in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage

Origin: ME < L fortitudo < fortis, strong: see fort

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See fortitude in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin fortitūdō

Origin: , from fortis, strong; see bhergh-² in Indo-European roots

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