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fortitude

noun/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/

B2CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
FormalRegister

Courage and strength of mind in the face of pain or adversity.

The prisoners endured their ordeal with a quiet fortitude that impressed even their captors.

Similar: courage, resilience, mettle

Origin: From Latin fortitudo 'strength', from fortis 'strong'.

Topic: endurance in General English

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