1. mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously

Examples

• She showed great fortitude during her long illness.
• The soldiers displayed remarkable fortitude in battle.
• It takes fortitude to stand up for what you believe in.
• His fortitude helped him overcome years of hardship.
• The mountain climbers needed both physical strength and mental fortitude.
• She faced the criticism with quiet fortitude.
• The refugees showed incredible fortitude despite their suffering.