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. John Coyne:

   Because the Germans didnt know where the real invasion was coming there werent a lot of soldiers actually at the beach, but they had a lot of troops inland, fortitude and its smaller operations helped convince the Germans not to move to Normandy immediately.

2. Leo Buscaglia:

   Perfect love is rare indeed - for to be a lover will require that you continually have the subtlety of the very wise, the flexibility of the child, the sensitivity of the artist, the understanding of the philosopher, the acceptance of the saint, the tolerance of the scholar and the fortitude of the certain.

3. Randy Feenstra:

   He has done a lot of things in the past for me to look at and say, 'He has the knowledge and fortitude to make it happen.'.

4. Rochelle Walensky:

   Believe me, I get it. We all want to return to everyday activities and spend time with family, friends and loved ones but we must find the fortitude to hang in there for just a little bit longer.

5. 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.