In fact, an artist lacking in confidence and fortitude would lose focus after 2 or 3 hours.
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Fortitude
/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/
Synonyms for "fortitude" (149 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (30)
acceptancebackboneboldnessbottombraverybulldog couragecardinal virtuescharityconstancycouragecourageousnessdauntlessnessdecisiondecisivenessdeterminationenduranceenergyfaithfearlessnessfixity of purpose
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Noun(7 words)
Adjective(2 words)
dutch krachtdutch strength
Strong matches (45)
forbearingforbearingnessforcegallantrygamenessgaminessgritgrittinessgutsgutsinesshardihoodhardinessheartinesshopeindulgenceintestinal fortitudeintrepidityiron willjusticelenience
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leniencylong sufferinglong-sufferancelong-sufferinglonganimitylovelustihoodlustinessmanhoodmettlemettlesomenessmightmightinessmoral couragemoral fibernatural virtues
Noun(7 words)
Adjective(1 words)
inner strength
Adverb(1 words)
most swedish kraft
Related words (74)
nervenervinessobstinacypatiencepatience of jobpatientnessperseverancepertinaciousnesspertinacitypithpluckpluckinesspotencypowerpowerfulnessprowessprudenceresolutenessresolutionrobustness
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ruggednesssandself-controlspiritspunkspunkinessstalwartnessstaminastaying powerstick-to-itivenesssticking powerstoicismstoutnessstrengthstrength of mindstrength of purposestrength of willsturdinesssufferancesupernatural virtuessweet reasonablenesstemperancetenaciousnesstenacitytheological virtuestolerancetolerationtoughnessvaliancyvalorvalorousnessvigorvigorousnessvitalitywaiting gamewaiting it outwillwill of ironwill power
Noun(13 words)
nervesresilienceresiliencyresolvesinewstaminastiff upper lipstomachstress tolerancetenacityweather the stormweathers the stormwillpower
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
strong stamina
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acceptance, backbone, boldness, bottom, braveness.
- Sentence evidence is available for fortitude, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "fortitude".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fortitude"
Keep "fortitude" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "fortitude" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "fortitude", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "fortitude" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesemotional fortitudefortitude under pressuregreat fortitudeinner fortitudemoral fortitudephysical fortitude
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
42 translations across 23 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- сила на духа noun (mental or emotional strength)
- твърдост noun (mental or emotional strength)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 刚毅 noun (mental or emotional strength)
- 坚韧 noun (mental or emotional strength)
Czech
2 entries- pevná vůle noun (mental or emotional strength)
- síla ducha noun (mental or emotional strength)
Dutch
4 entries- geesteskracht noun (mental or emotional strength)
- innerlijke kracht noun (mental or emotional strength)
- taaiheid noun (mental or emotional strength)
- vastberadenheid noun (mental or emotional strength)
Esperanto
1 entries- animforto noun (mental or emotional strength)
Finnish
3 entries- lujuus noun (mental or emotional strength)
- luonteenlujuus noun (mental or emotional strength)
- mielenlujuus noun (mental or emotional strength)
French
1 entries- fortitude noun (mental or emotional strength)
Galician
1 entries- fortaleza noun (mental or emotional strength)
German
3 entries- Standhaftigkeit noun (mental or emotional strength)
- innere Kraft noun (mental or emotional strength)
- innere Stärke noun (mental or emotional strength)
Greek
2 entries- γενναιότητα noun (mental or emotional strength)
- σθένος noun (mental or emotional strength)
Hungarian
1 entries- lelkierő noun (mental or emotional strength)
Italian
2 entries- coraggio m forza noun (mental or emotional strength)
- fortezza noun (mental or emotional strength)
Khmer
1 entries- ចិត្តអត់ធ្មត់ noun (mental or emotional strength)
Latin
1 entries- fortitudo noun (mental or emotional strength)
Māori
3 entries- koromaki noun (mental or emotional strength)
- manawaroa noun (mental or emotional strength)
- niwha noun (mental or emotional strength)
Plautdietsch
1 entries- Browheit noun (mental or emotional strength)
Polish
1 entries- hart noun (mental or emotional strength)
Russian
1 entries- си́ла духа noun (mental or emotional strength)
Sicilian
1 entries- forza noun (mental or emotional strength)
Spanish
2 entries- fortaleza noun (mental or emotional strength)
- fortitud (disused) noun (mental or emotional strength)
Swedish
1 entries- tapperhet noun (mental or emotional strength)
Turkish
2 entries- metanet noun (mental or emotional strength)
- sebat noun (mental or emotional strength)
Ukrainian
2 entries- му́жність noun (mental or emotional strength)
- си́ла ду́ху noun (mental or emotional strength)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
I admire your fortitude.
Source: tatoeba (5746870)
The rungs of the ladder were reportedly replaced with dull knives in order to train one's fortitude.
Source: tatoeba (8785335)
You can't even imagine how much fortitude it requires.
Source: tatoeba (10688480)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fortitude"?
Closest matches include acceptance, backbone, boldness, bottom, braveness.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fortitude"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.