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. Ambrose Gwinett Bierce:

   Callous, adj. Gifted with great fortitude to bear the evils afflicting another.

2. Brian Dugan:

   The reward is now totaled at $ 91,000, let’s hope this motivates someone with the strength and fortitude to step forward and tell us who is doing this.

3. The Hitopadesa:

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

4. Sophie Lauterborn:

   I tell my friends, I haven't seen anyone crying alone, i find a lot of resilience, fortitude and kindness.

5. Joe Carthy:

   Aoife dealt with the devastating impact of her accident with great bravery and fortitude, she will be greatly missed by her family and wide circle of friends.