Definition of FORTITUDE

fortitude

Plural: fortitudes

Noun

  • strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
  • Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.
  • Physical strength.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

inner strength, intestinal fortitude, mettle, moxie, resolve, toughness

Scrabble Score: 13

fortitude: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
fortitude: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fortitude: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

fortitude: valid Words With Friends Word