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fortitude

/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/

Meanings
noun
Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

Examples :

"Even after failing the exam twice, she showed great fortitude and continued to study until she passed. "
mind character philosophy soul moral emotion ability attitude quality achievement suffering human

Related Words

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failing verb

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

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marathon noun

/ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/

A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race.

"My uncle ran in the city marathon last weekend. "

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strength noun

/stɹɛŋkθ/

The quality or degree of being strong.

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

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continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

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courage noun

/ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.

"It takes a lot of courage to be successful in business."

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adversity noun

/ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/

The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.

"The family faced many difficulties during the economic adversity, struggling to make ends meet. "

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allowed verb

/əˈlaʊd/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

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enables verb

/ɪˈneɪbəlz/ /ɛˈneɪbəlz/

To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.

"Having a good internet connection enables me to study online. "

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intense adjective

/ɪnˈtɛns/

Strained; tightly drawn.

"The teacher's voice was intense as she explained the difficult math problem. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

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emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"

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despite noun

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "