fortitude

/ˈfɔrtəˌtud/
noun
  1. Courage and strength of mind to endure pain, difficulty, or danger without giving in.
    • The hiker showed great fortitude by continuing up the mountain in the storm.
    • She faced her illness with remarkable fortitude.
    • His fortitude during the long years of war inspired everyone around him.
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