Fortitude Definition

fôrtĭ-to͝od, -tyo͝od
noun
The strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage.
Webster's New World

Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

Wiktionary

(archaic) Physical strength.

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Noun

Singular:
fortitude
Plural:
fortitudes

Origin of Fortitude

  • Middle English from Latin fortitūdō from fortis strong bhergh-2 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French, from Latin fortitūdō (“bravery, strength”), from fortis (“brave, strong”).

    From Wiktionary

Fortitude Sentence Examples

  • He showed fortitude in the face of a hostile society.

  • I pray we have the fortitude to carry on fighting.

  • Fortitude is required to ensure competitive strength.

  • The Mahratta peasantry possess manly fortitude under suffering and misfortune.

  • This unfortunate man died under torture, which he bore with fortitude.

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