fortitude
Translation
fortitude, courage, resilience
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((to show/have)) fortitude courage in pain or adversity She showed great fortitude during her illness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: courage, bravery, resilience, endurance; Antonyms: weakness, cowardice
Etymology
From Latin 'fortitudo' (strength, firmness), from 'fortis' (strong).
Memory Tips
Think of a mental 'fort'. It's the strength you have inside, like a fortress in your mind, to endure adversity.