Synonyms for

Endurance

Verb / ˈendɜ:ʌns / Another word for endurance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The ability to withstand hardship or adversity; the ability to sustain a prolonged physical or mental effort

Synonyms & similar words

survival perseverance persistence tenacity resilience stamina fortitude grit hardiness robustness toughness durability enduringness tolerance patience steadfastness longevity survival survivability continuation

Synonyms by register

Formal

stamina fortitude resilience durability

Informal

grit guts staying power toughness

Literary

tenacity perseverance constancy

Antonyms

weakness frailty inactivity laziness surrender quitting exhaustion

Common collocations

  • physical endurance
  • mental endurance
  • endurance training
  • endurance sports
  • test endurance
  • build endurance
  • endurance limit

Word family

noun endurance
verb endure
adjective enduring

Usage note

Endurance refers to the ability to withstand prolonged physical or mental effort. It is often used in contexts of sports, challenges, or difficult situations.

Example sentences

  1. He showed great endurance during the difficult times.
  2. Endurance athletes are trained to push their limits.
  3. The hiker's endurance was tested during the long trek.
  4. Her endurance helped her get through the tough times in her life.
  5. The marathon runner's endurance was impressive to watch.

Quotes

  • Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory. - William Barclay
  • Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts. - James Russell Lowell
  • Endurance is not a desperate hanging on but a traveling from strength to strength. - John Buchan

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