FORTITUDE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

fortitude

noun

ˈfȯr-tə-ˌtüd

as in courage

the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship it was only with the greatest fortitude that the Pilgrims were able to survive their first winter in Plymouth

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Recent Examples on the Web His return in November 2021 served as a symbol of New York City’s fortitude. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 July 2024 Finally, the Moon will conjoin consistent Saturn at 4:31 pm EDT, grounding us and providing us with the mental fortitude to make long-term, stable decisions. —

Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2024 The San Francisco congresswoman, known for her ruthlessly effective political instincts, never overtly called for the president to bow out of the 2024 campaign after a disastrous debate performance that solidified concerns about his cognitive and mental fortitude. —

Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024 His mental preparation and fortitude have been the driving factors in his success. —

Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for fortitude

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