fortitude — courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
Example Sentences
- The student's fortitude helped him survive four years of medical school ramen diet.
- Her fortitude in facing the corporate restructuring earned everyone's respect.
- It takes real fortitude to watch a 3-hour art film without checking your phone.
fortitude
NOUN[/ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/]
courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty
The lone climber pushed upward with fortitude, ignoring the freezing wind and aching legs.
Face challenges with fortitude and attitude, then embrace gratitude!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fortitudo', derived from 'fortis' meaning 'strong' or 'brave'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe moral strength and courage.
Breakdown
fort- (strong, brave, from Latin fortis) + -itude (noun suffix indicating a state or quality) = fortitude
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📝Examples
“The student's fortitude helped him survive four years of medical school ramen diet.”
“Her fortitude in facing the corporate restructuring earned everyone's respect.”
“It takes real fortitude to watch a 3-hour art film without checking your phone.”
“The refugees demonstrated incredible fortitude during their long journey to safety.”
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