Fortitude: meaning, definitions and examples
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fortitude
[ หfษหrtษชtjuหd ]
in difficult times
Courage in pain or adversity; strength of mind to endure hardship or difficulty with courage.
Synonyms
bravery, courage, resilience, strength
Examples of usage
- She showed great fortitude in the face of adversity.
- His fortitude during his illness was truly inspiring.
military context
Strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.
Synonyms
bravery, courage, resolve, valor
Examples of usage
- The soldiers demonstrated immense fortitude in battle.
- Her fortitude under fire earned her a medal for bravery.
Translations
Translations of the word "fortitude" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fortaleza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคฐเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Tapferkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ ketabahan
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะนะบัััั
๐ต๐ฑ hart ducha
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅฑใฎ็ฒพ็ฅ (fukutsu no seishin)
๐ซ๐ท fortitude
๐ช๐ธ fortaleza
๐น๐ท metanet
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๊ตด์ ์ ์ (bulgul-ui jeongsin)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซุจุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ stateฤnost
๐ธ๐ฐ odolnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ง (jiฤn rรจn)
๐ธ๐ฎ vzdrลพljivost
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrautseigja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะดะฐะผะดัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแขแแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรถhkษmlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ fortaleza
Etymology
The word 'fortitude' originated from the Latin word 'fortitudo', meaning strength or bravery. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the quality of courage and resilience in facing adversity. Throughout history, fortitude has been praised as a virtue essential for overcoming challenges and achieving success.
See also: fort, fortify, fortnight, fortress, fortune, forty.