fortitude
What is another word for fortitude? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Mental strength that helps someone face hardship or danger with courage.
Antonyms
How to use fortitude
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
show fortitude
moral fortitude
face something with fortitude
Etymology
From Latin fortitudo, "strength or bravery," from fortis, "strong."
Full origin of fortitude →Frequently asked questions
What does “fortitude” mean?
The word “fortitude” means mental strength that helps someone face hardship or danger with courage. In plain terms, the inner strength to keep going through pain or difficulty.
How do you pronounce “fortitude”?
“Fortitude” is pronounced FAW-tiht-yood (/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fortitude” in a sentence?
Here is “fortitude” used in a sentence: “She faced the diagnosis with remarkable fortitude.”
What part of speech is “fortitude”?
“Fortitude” is a noun.
Where does the word “fortitude” come from?
The word “fortitude” comes from Latin. From Latin fortitudo, "strength or bravery," from fortis, "strong.".
Is “fortitude” a common word?
“Fortitude” is an uncommon word in modern English.
