fortitude

n. மனவுரம், உளவலிமை, இடுக்கணழியாமை.

Synonyms

courage endurance braveness calmness resignation hardihood composure resolution stoicism firmness

Antonyms

timidity flinching impatience irritation faintness delicacy effeminacy womanishness childishness

For"ti*tude, n. Etym: [L. fortitudo, fr. fortis strong. See Fort.] 1. Power to resist attack; strength; firmness. [Obs.] The fortitude of the place is best known to you. Shak. 2. That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble. Extolling patience as the truest fortitude. Milton. Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues. Locke. Syn. -- Courage; resolution; resoluteness; endurance; bravery. See Courage, and Heroism.

fortitude - Similar Words

orbitude torpitude rectitude gratitude firmitude fioriture certitude correctitude orthite fortune