Definitions

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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The cash will also fund the Op Fortitude helpline, a referral service to help former service people find housing support.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

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

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

The new Signoria was greeted in a canzone by Sacchetti, in which he declares that Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance are once more reinstated in the city.

From The Story of Florence by Gardner, Edmund G.

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