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fortitude

[fawr-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈfɔr tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
NOUN
strength of mind; guts
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boldness bravery courage determination endurance fearlessness firmness grit mettle moxie nerve patience perseverance pluck spunk stamina staying power tenacity valor
STRONG
backbone braveness constancy courageousness dauntlessness gutsiness hardihood heart intrepidity pith resoluteness resolution spine spirit starch stomach stoutheartedness valiancy valorousness
WEAK
stick-to-itiveness true grit what it takes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy cowardice fear irresolution laziness lethargy timidity weakness
WEAK
helplessness

Example Sentences

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But it certainly makes him look cowardly that he can’t even muster the fortitude to say it in public, much less to his boss’s face.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Loyalties and fortitude are repeatedly tested in this immersive drama.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

As an immigrant directly from Korea, Chang showed him the fortitude of structure amid her community.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Mental fortitude has been a problem for Scotland, but not for Glasgow.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

In spite of the amateurishness and opportunism of their leaders, the PAC rank and file displayed great courage and fortitude in their demonstrations at Sharpeville and Langa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.