May 11, 2026
fortitude
/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/noun
The strength of mind to face pain or hardship bravely.
Example sentences
- “He showed great fortitude during his long recovery.”
- “The refugees endured the long, cold winter with quiet fortitude.”
Often in the phrase 'strength and fortitude' or the half-joking 'intestinal fortitude', meaning guts. It names quiet endurance rather than bold action.