fortitude UK /ˈfɔː.tɪˌtjuːd/US /ˈfoɹ.tɪˌtud/ noun2 •Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.I am able now (me thinkes) / (Out of a Fortitude of Soule, I feele) / To endure more Miseries, […] — 1613 •(no longer used) Physical strength.The Turke with most mighty preparation makes for Cipres. Othello, the fortitude of the place, is best knowne to you, […] — 1603 formsfortitudes