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(fɔːʳtɪtjuːd, US -tuːd)
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.
Synonyms: courage, strength, resolution, determination More Synonyms of fortitude

fortitude in British English

(ˈfɔːtɪˌtjuːd)
noun
strength and firmness of mind; resolute endurance
Derived forms
fortitudinous (ˌfortiˈtudinous)
adjective
Word origin
C15: from Latin fortitūdō courage

fortitude in American English

(ˈfɔrtəˌtud; ˈfɔrtəˌtjud)
noun
the strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈpatience
SYNONYMY NOTE: fortitude refers to the courage that permits one to endure patiently misfortune, pain, etc.[to face a calamity with fortitude]; grit applies to an obstinate sort of courage that refuses to succumb under any circumstances;, backbone refers to the strength of character and resoluteness that permits one to face oppositionunflinchingly; , pluck and guts ( see gut (sense 7) gut (sense 7a) both refer originally to visceral organs, hence , pluck implies a strong heart in the face of danger or difficulty and guts, an informal word, suggests the sort of stamina that permits one to “stomach” a disagreeableor frightening experience
OPPOSITE:  cowardice
Derived forms
fortitudinous (ˌfortiˈtudinous) (ˌfɔrtəˈtudənəs; ˌfɔrtəˈtjudənəs)
adjective
Word origin
ME < L fortitudo < fortis, strong: see fort1

Examples of 'fortitude' in a sentence
fortitude

His mental fortitude has also impressed City's coaches.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But he took it with great fortitude.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They were a special group imbued with incredible mental fortitude.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The imagination and fortitude shown by the actors in this book are undoubtedly immense.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Our courage and fortitude enables them to spread their opinion about us without interruption.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Some of his misgivings about the mental fortitude of his players remain.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It shows amazing fortitude to cope with that over so much time.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It boasts the courage and fortitude of the former while aspiring to the sophistication of the latter.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
More mental fortitude was required as a power cut meant another long delay.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
And she has embraced change with courage and fortitude.
The Sun (2012)
He says he wants the country to show resolve and fortitude.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Now he must prove his mental fortitude by jumping straight back on his horse and into a meaningful test.
The Sun (2013)
Plus he had the mental fortitude.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
How is that for mental fortitude?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
What a stunning show of fortitude, skill and sheer determination.
The Sun (2012)
It is also about courage, fortitude and craft.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Yet it may suit her style, which is based on endurance and mental fortitude rather than speed.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They stuck to their task, showed great fortitude and skill and put their batsmen under consistent pressure.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He will almost certainly lose but I admire his fortitude.
The Sun (2008)
The public was impressed by the family's dignity and fortitude, the way it dealt with misfortune.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Instead, they recognise an inspiring figure, who has sustained some very public scars but had the dignity and fortitude to overcome them.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Thus I continue my journey - and display great fortitude by not visiting a castle.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
(noun) 
Definition
calm and patient courage in trouble or pain
He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
Synonyms
courage
They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions.
strength
Something gave me the strength to overcome the difficulty.
resolution
He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness.
determination
They acted with great courage and determination.
guts (informal)
patience
a burden which he has borne with great patience
pluck
Cynics might sneer at him but you have to admire his pluck.
grit
He showed grit and determination in his fight back to health.
endurance
a test of endurance
bravery
You deserve the highest praise for your bravery.
backbone
You might be taking drastic measures and you've got to have the backbone to do that.
perseverance
Perseverance will pay off in the end.
firmness
staying power
valour
He was decorated for valour in the war.
fearlessness
strength of mind
intrepidity
hardihood
developing hardihood of body
dauntlessness
stoutheartedness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of backbone
Definition
strength of character
You might be taking drastic measures and you've got to have the backbone to do that.
Synonyms
strength of character,
will,
balls (taboo, slang),
character,
bottle (British, slang),
resolution,
resolve,
nerve,
daring,
courage,
determination,
guts,
pluck,
stamina,
grit,
bravery,
fortitude,
toughness,
tenacity,
willpower,
mettle,
boldness,
firmness,
spunk (informal),
fearlessness,
steadfastness,
moral fibre,
hardihood,
ballsiness (taboo, slang),
dauntlessness
in the sense of bravery
You deserve the highest praise for your bravery.
Synonyms
courage,
nerve,
daring,
pluck,
balls (taboo, slang),
spirit,
bottle (British, slang),
guts (informal),
grit,
fortitude,
heroism,
mettle,
boldness,
bravura,
gallantry,
valour,
spunk (informal),
hardiness,
fearlessness,
intrepidity,
indomitability,
hardihood,
ballsiness (taboo, slang),
dauntlessness,
doughtiness,
pluckiness,
lion-heartedness
in the sense of determination
Definition
the condition of being determined
They acted with great courage and determination.
Synonyms
resolution,
purpose,
resolve,
drive,
energy,
conviction,
courage,
dedication,
backbone,
fortitude,
persistence,
tenacity,
perseverance,
willpower,
boldness,
firmness,
staying power,
stubbornness,
strength of character,
constancy,
single-mindedness,
earnestness,
obstinacy,
steadfastness,
doggedness,
relentlessness,
strength of will,
resoluteness,
indomitability,
staunchness

Nearby words of
fortitude

  • forthwith
  • fortification
  • fortify
  • fortitude
  • fortress
  • fortuitous
  • fortunate

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