Synonyms of fortitude

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courage
• stamina
• bravery
• grit
• courageousness
• endurance
• determination
• spunk
• backbone
• constancy
• guts
• pluck
• fiber
• nerve
• grittiness
• resoluteness
• intestinal fortitude
• valor
• fearlessness
• tolerance
• purposefulness
• resolution
• gallantry
• stoutness
• daring
• intrepidity
• mettle
• boldness
• forbearance
• intrepidness
• sufferance
• audacity
• dauntlessness
• chutzpah
• temerity
• spirit
• brass
• hardihood
• effrontery
• gall
• heart
• doughtiness
• greatheartedness
• cheek
• nerviness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spinelessness
• vacillation
• indecisiveness
• irresolution
• cowardice
• timidity
• pusillanimity
• cowardliness
• timorousness
• faintheartedness
• irresoluteness
• cravenness
• dastardliness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fortitude

This mental fortitude is rooted in physical condition; factors like sleep, fatigue, and stress impact leaders judgment under pressure. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Richards somehow had the fortitude to continue a grueling European tour in the middle of all this chaos and sorrow, but a stadium run through America at the end of the summer was simply too much to ask. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Camping can be either a delightful pastime or a test of fortitude, depending largely on the bug situation. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

But, deciding to still move forward with their round of golf knowing the boss would find out at some point took fortitude. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing fortitude

• intestinal fortitude

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