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

In some respects, polytropos is an unusual choice—most Homeric heroes are described in terms of their fortitude, their strength, or their prowess in battle. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

In a sport where mental fortitude is vital, checking in with herself is second nature for Merhige and preventing burnout is a core objective. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

They were blown away by his focus, drive, mentality and fortitude. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 July 2026

In one particular test, participants were submerged in a sensory deprivation tank, a test meant to measure a participant's mental fortitude. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 July 2026

Phrases Containing fortitude

• intestinal fortitude

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