fortitude

noun
UK: /ˈfɔː.tɪ.tʃuːd/
US: /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tuːd/

  1. Courage in pain or adversity; mental or emotional strength enabling one to face danger, pain, or hardship with resolution.

    1. She showed great fortitude during her illness.
    2. He faced the challenges with remarkable fortitude, never losing his spirit.

Synonyms

resilience grit bravery pluck endurance backbone courage

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "fortitude" is /ˈfɔː.tɪ.tʃuːd/ in British English and /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fortitude": resilience, grit, bravery, pluck, endurance, backbone, courage.

Example usage of "fortitude": "She showed great fortitude during her illness.". More examples on the page.