Vocabulary
Fortitude
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
courage in pain or adversity.
Urdu meaning
صبر، ہمت، برداشت، حوصلہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- One cannot even begin to imagine the kind of fortitude it takes to carry on in such circumstances, as Dr al-Najjar did, because there were other lives that might be saved.
- It was remarkable how Pakistan showed the mental fortitude that was needed after they were outclassed by New Zealand.
- It was remarkable how Pakistan showed the mental fortitude that was needed after they were outclassed by New Zealand.
- The verse emphasises giving, to whoever needs it; helping others gain freedom; fulfilling promises, remaining optimistic throughout adversity and bearing pain and suffering with fortitude.
- While the jury is out, the Gandhis may wish to cast an inward gaze to see if they have the intellectual depth, experience and fortitude needed to lead a virtual second independence movement, short of which Indiandemocracy looks doomed.
Synonyms
courage, bravery, strength of mind, strength of character, moral strength, toughness of spirit
Antonyms
faint-heartedness
Curator example
“she endured her illness with great fortitude”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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