the strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage
Origin of fortitude
Middle English from Classical Latin fortitudo from fortis, strong: see fort
noun
The definition of fortitude is having strong will in the face of danger or pain.
An athlete who continues a race in spite of an injury is an example of fortitude.
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fortitude
noun
Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage.
Origin of fortitude
Middle English from Latin fortitūdō from fortis strong ; see bhergh-2 in Indo-European roots.Related Forms:
- for′ti·tu′di·nous
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(plural fortitudes)
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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.
- This unfortunate man died under torture, which he bore with fortitude.
- Fortitude of character is not always found in the most likely places.
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