fortitude :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

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n. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"

steadfastness

n. steadfast resolution

perseveration

n. the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it

stamina, staying power, toughness

n. enduring strength and energy

forbearance

n. a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting; "his forbearance to reply was alarming"

heart, mettle, nerve, spunk

n. the courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"

boldness, daring, hardiness, hardihood

n. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"; "the plan required great hardiness of heart"

long-sufferance, long-suffering

n. patient endurance of pain or unhappiness

doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacity

n. persistent determination

stubbornness, bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will

n. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

continuity, persistence

n. the property of a continuous and connected period of time

lastingness, durability, enduringness, strength

n. permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force; "they advertised the durability of their products"

diligence, industriousness, industry

n. persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"

resolution, declaration, resolve

n. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution

n. the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

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weakness

n. a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate"

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