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

Being constantly threatened should take its toll on a person, but Snow builds a life, summoning the fortitude to conclude that someday her prince will come. — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

However, optimizing it in meaningful ways that are beneficial to its key constituencies is possible and can be rewarding on many levels if would-be disruptors are realistic about the scale and complexity of the challenges and have the creativity, patience, and fortitude to overcome them. — Web Golinkin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Teams love Stirtz’s mental fortitude, leadership and of course his ability to score. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

Lincoln himself recognized a particular kind of fortitude and resolve in these stories. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026

Phrases Containing fortitude

• intestinal fortitude

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