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noun
- 1. courage in pain or adversity: "she endured her illness with great fortitude"
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fortitude | American Dictionary. noun [ U ] us / ˈfɔr·t̬ɪˌtud / Add to word list. bravery when dealing with pain or difficulty, esp. over a long period: Throughout his illness, he showed great fortitude. (Definition of fortitude from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of fortitude. fortitude.
The meaning of FORTITUDE is strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage. How to use fortitude in a sentence. Did you know?
Fortitude is the kind of courage a person has thanks to a strong will or mental stamina. Fortitude is nearly always used to describe how a person acts or endures during a crisis or stressful situation. A person who lacks fortitude would panic, cry, or otherwise not endure a struggle.
bravery when dealing with pain or difficulty, esp. over a long period: Throughout his illness, he showed great fortitude. (Definition of fortitude from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of fortitude. fortitude.
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.
Fortitude refers to strength in the face of adversity or difficulty. Eating fried worms might require a lot of intestinal fortitude. When someone has fortitude it means that they have emotional power or reserves and the ability to withstand adversity.
Inglés. Español. fortitude n. (strength, courage) fortaleza nf. fuerza nf. Facing your enemies in battle will require bravery and fortitude. Enfrentarte a tus enemigos en batalla requiere valentía y fortaleza.
Definition of fortitude noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FORTITUDE definition: brave behaviour, and not complaining about pain or problems. Learn more.
mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously: Never once did her fortitude waver during that long illness. Latin fortitūdō strength, firmness, courage, equivalent. to forti ( s ) strong + -tūdō - tude
