Definitions

fortitude

[fawr-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈfɔr tɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /

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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Patience and Fortitude: These are the names of the stone lions that preside over the steps to the main New York Public Library.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

A government press release explaining Operation Fortitude talked about tackling rough sleeping and homelessness among former armed forces personnel.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

One of those deals, with reinsurer Fortitude Re, boosted Carlyle's fee-paying assets this year by $50 billion.

From Reuters • Aug. 12, 2022

Seven years ago, in line with their respect for and focus on American heroes, they started a program called Flags for Fortitude.

From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2021

In the walls between the windows are framed panels representing allegorical triumphs: those nearest the spectator are the triumphs of Chastity and of Fortitude.

From Limbo and Other Essays To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua by Lee, Vernon

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