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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  1. Such types of catastrophes remind us of Islam`s teaching that Allah tests His creation to make them resilient and create fortitude in their hearts and minds.
    Dawn Editorials — Reading nature — 2025-12-19
  2. 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.
    Dawn Editorials — Deadly distractions — 2025-05-28
  3. It was remarkable how Pakistan showed the mental fortitude that was needed after they were outclassed by New Zealand.
    Dawn Editorials — Amazing show — 2025-02-14
  4. It was remarkable how Pakistan showed the mental fortitude that was needed after they were outclassed by New Zealand.
    Dawn Editorials — Amazing show — 2025-02-14
  5. 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.
    Dawn Editorials — A `good` life — 2025-01-03
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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