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- DictionaryFor·ti·tude/ˈfôrdəˌto͞od/
noun
- 1. courage in pain or adversity: "she endured her illness with great fortitude"
FORTITUDE meaning: 1. courage over a long period: 2. courage over a long period: 3. bravery when dealing with pain…. Learn 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.
5 days ago · 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.
Definition of fortitude noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
n. 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.
5 days ago · 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.
