fortitude

[For·ti*tude]

Fortitude refers to strength in the face of adversity or difficulty. Eating fried worms might require a lot of intestinal fortitude.

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Power to resist attack; strength; firmness.

Noun
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage


n.
Power to resist attack; strength; firmness.

n.
That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble.


Fortitude

For"ti*tude , n. [L. fortitudo, fr. fortis strong. See Fort.] 1. Power to resist attack; strength; firmness. [Obs.]
The fortitude of the place is best known to you.
2. That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble.
Extolling patience as the truest fortitude.
Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues.
Syn. -- Courage; resolution; resoluteness; endurance; bravery. See Courage, and Heroism.

Power to resist attack; strength; firmness.

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Usage Examples

A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.

I pray they will carry on in spite of that dreadful monster prejudice, and with patience, courage, fortitude and perseverance achieve success for themselves.

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Other Usage Examples

We are weak, writing is difficult, but for my own sake I do not regret this journey, which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships, help one another, and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past.

Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.

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