noun

fortitude

fortitude, courage, resilience

She showed great fortitude during her illness.

She showed great fortitude during her illness.

It takes fortitude to stand up for your beliefs.

It takes fortitude to stand up for your beliefs.

((to show/have)) fortitude courage in pain or adversity She showed great fortitude during her illness.

Synonyms: courage, bravery, resilience, endurance; Antonyms: weakness, cowardice

From Latin 'fortitudo' (strength, firmness), from 'fortis' (strong).

Think of a mental 'fort'. It's the strength you have inside, like a fortress in your mind, to endure adversity.

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