Fortitude: meaning, definitions and examples

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fortitude

[ ˈfɔːrtɪtjuːd ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 fortaleza

🇮🇳 धैर्य

🇩🇪 Tapferkeit

🇮🇩 ketabahan

🇺🇦 стійкість

🇵🇱 hart ducha

🇯🇵 不屈の精神 (fukutsu no seishin)

🇫🇷 fortitude

🇪🇸 fortaleza

🇹🇷 metanet

🇰🇷 불굴의 정신 (bulgul-ui jeongsin)

🇸🇦 ثبات

🇨🇿 statečnost

🇸🇰 odolnosť

🇨🇳 坚韧 (jiān rèn)

🇸🇮 vzdržljivost

🇮🇸 þrautseigja

🇰🇿 шыдамдылық

🇬🇪 სიმტკიცე

🇦🇿 möhkəmlik

🇲🇽 fortaleza

Word origin

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.