fortitude
noun
[ ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd ]
• courage in pain or adversity.
• "she endured her illness with great fortitude"
Similar:
courage,
bravery,
strength of mind,
strength of character,
moral strength,
toughness of spirit,
firmness of purpose,
strong-mindedness,
resilience,
backbone,
spine,
mettle,
spirit,
nerve,
pluck,
pluckiness,
doughtiness,
fearlessness,
valour,
intrepidity,
stout-heartedness,
endurance,
stoicism,
steadfastness,
patience,
long-suffering,
forbearance,
tenacity,
pertinacity,
perseverance,
resolve,
resolution,
resoluteness,
determination,
Dunkirk spirit,
guts,
grit,
spunk,
Opposite:
faint-heartedness,
Origin:
Middle English: via French from Latin fortitudo, from fortis ‘strong’.
