fortitude
Definitions
Courage and mental strength in facing pain, danger, or hardship
坚韧，刚毅；不屈的勇气
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfort ('strong,' from fortis) + -itude (state/quality) = the state of being strong — but specifically strength of character. Fortitude is not muscle; it is the inner toughness to endure suffering or fear without breaking. Where a fort resists an army, fortitude resists despair.
Root forc still carries 40 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
She bore the long illness with remarkable fortitude.
- 2.
It took great fortitude to keep going after so many setbacks.
- 3.
The survivors showed extraordinary fortitude in rebuilding their town.
Synonym Comparison
- fortitude — quiet, sustained strength to endure hardship: bear pain with fortitude
- courage — willingness to face danger or fear, often in a single act: the courage to speak up
- resilience — ability to recover and bounce back after setbacks
- perseverance — persistence in effort despite difficulty
- grit — informal: passion plus stubborn endurance toward a goal