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- DictionaryFor·ti·tude/ˈfôrdəˌto͞od/
noun
- 1. courage in pain or adversity: "she endured her illness with great fortitude"
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: 1. courage over a long period: 2. courage over a long period: 3. bravery when dealing with pain…. Learn more.
3 days ago · fortitude in American English. (ˈfɔrtɪˌtuːd, -ˌtjuːd) noun. mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously. Never once did her fortitude waver during that long illness. SYNONYMS See patience.
noun. /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/ [uncountable] (formal) courage shown by somebody who is suffering great pain or facing great difficulties synonym bravery, courage. She endured her illness with great fortitude. see also intestinal fortitude Topics Personal qualities c2. Word Origin. Want to learn more?
4 days ago · fortitude. (fɔrtɪtud) uncountable noun. If you say that someone has shown fortitude, you admire them for being brave, calm, and uncomplaining when they have experienced something unpleasant or painful. [formal, approval] He suffered a long series of illnesses with tremendous dignity and fortitude.
FORTITUDE meaning: brave behaviour, and not complaining about pain or problems. Learn more.
Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage. [Middle English, from Latin fortitūdō, from fortis, strong; see bhergh- in Indo-European roots .] for′ti·tu′di·nous (-to͞od′n-əs, -tyo͞od′-) adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
