CEFR C1

Fortitude

noun

Meaning

Strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.

Examples

She faced the challenges of her illness with remarkable fortitude and a positive attitude.
The climbers showed incredible fortitude in enduring the harsh weather conditions on the mountain.

Synonyms: courage, resilience, perseverance, resolve, grit

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Fortitude (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrtɪtjuːd/

Definition

Strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.

Examples

She faced the challenges of her illness with remarkable fortitude and a positive attitude.
The climbers showed incredible fortitude in enduring the harsh weather conditions on the mountain.
It takes great fortitude to rebuild your life after losing everything in a natural disaster.

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