FORTITUDE


Meaning of FORTITUDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fɔ:(r)tɪtju:d, AM -tu:d ]

If you say that someone has shown fortitude , you admire them for being brave, calm, and uncomplaining when they have experienced something unpleasant or painful. ( FORMAL )

He suffered a long series of illnesses with tremendous dignity and fortitude.

= courage, grit

N-UNCOUNT [ approval ]

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