Fortitude – Courage in pain or in difficulty, especially over a long period
(Pronounced fort-i-tyewd)
To remember the definition of the word fortitude, use the following mnemonic:
He fought the dude (fortitude), with just one arm. He had great courage even though he was in a lot of pain.
Examples of fortitude in a sentence.
In figures such as Martin Luther King, the world draws moral fortitude and an example of the effectiveness of non-violent struggle.
Each of the 121 runners will be ably backed by a support team as they undertake the gruelling test of physical and mental fortitude.
Fortitude is required to ensure competitive strength.
