Definition of Fortitude
strength of mind that enables a person to face challenges with courage
Examples of Fortitude in a sentence
Even though the soldiers knew the odds were not in their favor, they had the fortitude to continue fighting. 🔊
Most successful businessmen are not afraid to show fortitude when they face failure. 🔊
Although William was dying from cancer, he still displayed great fortitude by keeping on a positive face in front of his family. 🔊
The small boy’s fortitude allowed him to stand up to the school bully. 🔊
When I was feeling frustrated, I was able to gain fortitude from watching a biography about an athlete who overcame great obstacles to win an Olympic medal. 🔊
The cowardly lion had no fortitude and hid behind the young girl. 🔊
Even though the little girl was frightened of the tornado, she had the fortitude to get herself and her younger brother into the safest area of their home. 🔊
My Aunt Jane will need all the fortitude she possesses to deal with her newborn quadruplets. 🔊
Although Mark was the smallest wrestler in the competition, his fortitude allowed him to take him the trophy. 🔊
It will require a great deal of fortitude to become a doctor. 🔊
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