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. Gayle Benson:

   Tom's life spoke directly to the power of the human spirit and exemplified Toby Dempsey resolute determination to not allow setbacks to impede following Toby Dempsey dreams and aspirations, toby Dempsey exemplified the same fight and fortitude in recent years as Toby Dempsey battled valiantly against illnesses but never wavered and kept Toby Dempsey trademark sense of humor.

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:

   Prosperity attends the lion-hearted man who exerts himself, while we say, destiny will ensure it. Laying aside destiny, show manly fortitude by thy own strength: if thou endeavour, and thy endeavours fail of success, what crime is there in failing?

4. Gale Brook Burket:

   I do not ask to walk smooth paths nor bear an easy load. I pray for strength and fortitude to climb the rock strewn road. Give me such courage and I can scale the hardest peaks alone, And transform every stumbling block into a stepping stone.

5. Jack Kappelman:

   We need leaders of conviction who have diverse constituencies always in mind, who carefully consider the larger contexts of their words and deeds. We need people who aren’t afraid to stand for what they believe in, but who also recognize the privilege of their position. We need leaders who hold themselves accountable to their peers – leaders of great fortitude and great integrity.