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fortitude

for·ti·tude

fortitude

 
 
pronunciation:
for tih tud
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part of speech: noun
definition: strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation.
It required great fortitude to serve a five-year sentence without seeking protection from one of the gangs.
antonyms:
pusillanimity
similar words:
backbone, mettle, patience, pluck, spine, strength
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