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stoutness

1 6.0

Being very brave and determined when facing problems

noun
/ˈstaʊtnəs/

: valentía

Her stoutness in advocating for human rights has inspired many to join the cause.

Examples

Give strength to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness in their faith.
Let thy mother rather feel thy pride than fear thy dangerous stoutness, for I mock at death with as big heart as thou.

Coriolanus (2011)
Sitting on the threshold of Dada's room, I would confront the stoutness of the wall; staring resolutely at it, I would bore a clear, minuscule opening through it.

Fiction book (1992)
The soldier showed great stoutness when faced with danger, refusing to back down.
He approached the challenge with stoutness, determined to overcome any obstacles in his way.

Synonyms

strength

vsstoutness

∞ 1.2

Physical or mental power a person has to act

adds moral courage and determined attitude beyond mere power

fortitude

vsstoutness

Formal

32 6.7

Courage and inner strength when facing pain or trouble

includes that courage but also highlights determined character generally

toughness

vsstoutness

18 3.2

Ability to stay strong and not break under hard conditions

focuses more on personal courage and determined mental strength

mettle

vsstoutness

15 7.7

The courage and determination to keep going in hard situations

focuses more on overall strong character as well as this persistence

boldness

vsstoutness

9 3.2

Willingness to take risks and face danger

is steadier, focusing on firm courage and lasting resolve

firmness

vsstoutness

5 3.5

Being steady and determined in words and actions

adds an element of courage and spirited resolve beyond mere steadiness

fighting spirit

vsstoutness

5 3.9

A strong will and courage to keep trying against difficulties

covers steady inner strength and character beyond active combativeness

steadfastness

vsstoutness

4 5.9

Loyalty that stays strong in hard times

focuses more on personal courage and determined strength overall

intestinal fortitude

vsstoutness

Informal

3 8.3

Bravery and determination to face hard situations

is the more general, neutral way to describe that inner strength

intrepidity

vsstoutness

1 9.9

Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty

is less narrowly fearless and includes steady determination as well

heartedness

vsstoutness

1 7.0

A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty

is less about spirit and more about lasting strength of character

gutsiness

vsstoutness

Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

is broader, adding firm character and long term resolve

courageousness

vsstoutness

1 4.9

Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty

is broader, adding firmness and determined attitude as well

grittiness

vsstoutness

1 5.1

Bravery and determination in difficult situations

emphasizes stable inner strength and character beyond mere toughness

pluckiness

vsstoutness

1 7.9

Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty

is more general, covering inner strength as well as bravery

sturdiness

vsstoutness

1 3.5

Being firm in your beliefs and not easily changed by others

adds courageous action and determined spirit to that firmness

testicular fortitude

vsstoutness

Slang

1 9.8

Bravery that someone shows when they face a difficult or dangerous situation

is a standard, less coarse expression of the same courageous quality

stoutheartedness

vsstoutness

9.2

Brave and determined actions in hard times

is broader, adding steady strength and character as well as courage

braveness

vsstoutness

3.2

Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away

adds steady resolve and strength of character beyond simple facing fear

dauntlessness

vsstoutness

8.1

Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty

is broader, covering both courage and enduring determination

mettlesomeness

vsstoutness

9.9

A quality that makes someone brave and determined

is less about energy and more about steady character strength

stalwartness

vsstoutness

8.2

Firm determination that does not change

includes courage but emphasizes general strong character quality

staunchness

vsstoutness

7.5

Firm loyalty and support that continues in hard times

is broader, adding personal courage and determined attitude beyond loyalty

steeliness

vsstoutness

6.7

Being very strong and determined without showing emotion

is more about courage and spirited determination, not only unemotional strength

hardiness

vsstoutness

5.6

Willingness to face danger or take big risks

is broader, stressing sustained character strength and resolve

Antonyms

weakness

133 1.4

Lack of physical or mental strength that makes someone less able to act

fearfulness

1 4.5

Being easily frightened and nervous in new or dangerous situations

How Brave

heroism

57 4.2

valor

51 7.1

stoutness

1 6.0

bravery

104 2.3

courage

∞ 1.4

Surface Forms

stoutness singular

stoutnesses plural

Morphology

stoutness = stout (semi-transparent) = stout + ness

The noun is a straightforward '-ness' formation from the adjective 'stout', but the figurative sense 'resolute, courageous' is somewhat literary and less obvious to learners.

Etymology

Stoutness comes from stout, which long ago meant 'strong' and 'brave'. So stoutness can mean the strong, determined attitude someone shows when they face a hard time.