fortitude
noun/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/
/ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
[uncountable] (formal)- courage shown by somebody who is suffering great pain or facing great difficulties synonym bravery, courage
- She endured her illness with great fortitude.
Word OriginMiddle English: via French from Latin fortitudo, from fortis ‘strong’.Definitions on the go
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