What does “fortitude” mean?
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nouncourage and strength of mind when facing pain or difficulty over a long time
She showed great fortitude during her long illness.
Fortitude at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfɔrtɪˌtud/ · FOR-tih-tood
How to use “fortitude” correctly
Fortitude is quiet, patient courage, not the brave action of a single moment.
Common phrases with “fortitude”
- great fortitude
- moral fortitude
- with fortitude
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- courage
- resilience
- endurance
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- weakness
- cowardice
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