fortitude

Definition

Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

Etymology

From Middle English fortitude, from Old French, from Latin fortitūdō (“bravery, strength”), from fortis (“brave, strong”).

Example Sentences

• "I am able now (me thinkes) / (Out of a Fortitude of Soule, I feele) / To endure more Miſeries, […]"
• "I shall soon have need for all my fortitude, as I am on the point of separation from my own daughter."
• "She [the ship] may be saved by your efforts, by your resource and fortitude bearing up against the heavy weight of guilt and failure."

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