fortitude
pronunciation
How to pronounce fortitude in British English:
UK [ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd]
How to pronounce fortitude in American English:
US [ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd]
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- Noun:
- strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
Word Origin
- fortitude (n.)
- early 15c., from Middle French fortitude, from Latin fortitudo "strength, force, firmness, manliness," from fortis "strong, brave" (see fort).
Example
- 1. They lack mental fortitude they don 't think they will win .
- 2. Fortitude and hard work are what is required .
- 3. Concentration and fortitude aura radius increased slightly .
- 4. Fortitude aura now only affects organic units .
- 5. Her fortitude , she says , derives from her impoverished upbringing in the north-east of england .