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formidability

n. impressive difficulty

temper

n. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

huskiness, ruggedness

n. the property of being big and strong

stamina, staying power

n. enduring strength and energy

determination

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

fortitude

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

steadfastness

n. steadfast resolution

perseverance, persistence, perseveration

n. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"

patience, forbearance, longanimity

n. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

heart, nerve, mettle, spunk

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

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

n. persistent determination

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

n. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

persistence, endlessness, continuity

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

diligence, industry, industriousness

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

resolution, resolve, declaration

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

resolution, firmness, resoluteness, resolve

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

vigor, vigour

n. active strength of body or mind

might, mightiness, power

n. physical strength

strength

n. the property of being physically or mentally strong; "fatigue sapped his strength"

backbone, grit, guts, sand

n. fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"

resilience, resiliency

n. the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit

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