fortitude
/ˈfɔːrtɪtjuːd/noun★Intermediate— courage and strength in facing adversity
formal
Mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, or hardship
The soldiers displayed fortitude during the long and grueling campaign.
The soldiers showed courage and endurance throughout the difficult military operation.
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Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe moral strength and resilience.
Collocations
display fortitudeto show courage and resilienceremarkable fortitudeexceptional strength in facing hardship
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Fortitude is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe inner strength in difficult situations.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'fortitudo', meaning 'strength', derived from 'fortis' (strong).
📝Usage Notes
Fortitude is often used to describe moral or emotional strength rather than physical strength.
Word Breakdown
fort
strong
root-itude
quality or state of
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