fortitude

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/

Noun

fortitude (plural fortitudes)

1. the mental strength that enables courage in the face of adversity

   Fortitude is bravery on the side of justice.

Translations

mental strength

Finnish: mielenlujuus, lujuus, luonteenlujuus Russian: сила духа (ru) f.

Swedish: tapperhet (sv)