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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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Surrey, having copped the worst of the conditions early in the match, showed the fortitude and skill not to lose it.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She’s like, “Oh, I have the mental fortitude to withstand this temporary blow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

To be fair, 2025 produced plenty of IPO doozies that investors would be wise to avoid until they demonstrate real technical fortitude.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Few, if any, poems exist hailing the fortitude of Roman women like Lucretia and her equivalent in “House of Ashur,” Claudia Black’s Cossutia.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

There simply wasn’t enough time to summon either fortitude or fear.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman