Synonyms for fortitude
ˈfɔr tɪˌtud, -ˌtyudfor·ti·tude

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1. fortitude

   Fortitude (Latin fortis, strong) is the strength or firmness of mind or soul to endure pain or adversity patiently and determinedly. Fortitude has been defined as "passive courage," which is a good definition, but not complete. Fortitude might be termed "still courage," or "enduring courage;" it is that quality which is able not merely to endure pain or trial, but steadily to confront dangers that can not be actively opposed, or against which one has no adequate defense; it takes courage to charge a battery, fortitude to stand still under an enemy's fire. Resolution is of the mind; endurance is partly physical; it requires resolution to resist temptation, endurance to resist hunger and cold. Compare BRAVE; PATIENCE.

   Synonyms:
   courage, endurance, heroism, resolution

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 4 votes

1. fortitude

   Synonyms:
   courage, endurance, braveness, calmness, resignation, hardihood, composure, resolution, stoicism, firmness

   Antonyms:
   timidity, flinching, impatience, irritation, faintness, delicacy, effeminacy, womanishness, childishness

Princeton's WordNet

1. fortitudenoun

   strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

Matched Categories

1. • Courage
   • Natural Virtue

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:4.3 / 3 votes

1. fortitudenoun

   Synonyms:
   endurance (with courage), firmness, resolution, patience, strength of mind, passive courage

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1. List of paraphrases for "fortitude":

   courage, fortress, strength, mettle

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1. Dr. Urooj Umer:

   Don't let others to spoil your inner peace and don't allow yourself to pluck your fortitude by rot raps of anyone...

2. Funa Maduka:

   I tripled speaking roles for women by bringing the voices of the Kalakuta Queen, women who fought and performed alongside Fela, to the forefront. Women have long been at the center of political movements, especially in Africa. To have a woman of Genevieve's caliber play a Kalakuta Queen, only elevates this legacy of leadership, fortitude, and grace.

3. Sir Philip Sidney:

   Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude.

4. The Hitopadesa:

   Circumspection in calamity; mercy in greatness; good speeches in assemblies; fortitude in adversity: these are the self-attained perfections of great souls.

5. Nicholas Hunt/FilmMagic -RRB- Rosengart:

   I once again want to thank Britney Spears for her courage and her fortitude, i want to thank her fans who have been incredibly supportive of her on social media and otherwise throughout the country and throughout the world andshe deserves it and she appreciates it.