Emotional Resilience Vocabulary

noun a bitter pill is a metaphorical term used to describe something unpleasant or difficult to accept

• The news of the company's bankruptcy was a bitter pill for the shareholders to swallow.
• Failing the exam was a bitter pill to swallow for Sarah.
• Getting dumped by his girlfriend was a real bitter pill for him.
• Having to apologize for his mistake was a bitter pill for him to swallow.

noun a feeling of intimidation or apprehension

verb to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

• Despite the challenges ahead, she did not let anything daunt her determination to succeed.
• Don't let the difficult task daunt you, just take it one step at a time.
• I know the exam is tough, but don't let it daunt you. You got this!
• The towering mountain peak seemed to daunt even the most experienced climbers.

verb to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive

adjective feeling intimidated or apprehensive

• She was daunted by the task of presenting in front of a large audience.
• I was feeling pretty daunted by the amount of work I had to do for the project.
• I was totally daunted by the thought of running a marathon, but I did it anyway.
• The mountain peak looked so high and steep, it was almost daunted me from attempting to climb it.

verb to cause someone to lose determination or confidence

• The disappointing news from the board meeting did not dishearten the team.
• Don't let one bad day dishearten you, tomorrow is a new opportunity.
• I know it's tough, but don't let it dishearten you, keep pushing forward.
• Despite the setbacks, she refused to let the storm dishearten her spirit.

noun the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity

• The athlete displayed incredible endurance during the marathon, finishing in first place.
• I don't know how she has the endurance to work two jobs and still have energy to go out with friends.
• My endurance was totally shot after that intense workout, I could barely walk!
• Endurance is like a muscle, the more you work on it, the stronger it becomes in facing life's challenges.

verb to strengthen or secure (a place) with defensive works, military forces, etc.

• The soldiers worked diligently to fortify the castle walls against potential attacks.
• Let's fortify our position before the enemy arrives.
• We need to beef up security to fortify the building.
• Reading books can fortify your mind with knowledge.

verb to successfully deal with or overcome a problem or difficulty

adverb used to describe the manner in which something is done

preposition used to indicate moving from one side or place to another

• It took her a long time to get over the loss of her loved one.
• I can't seem to get over how funny that movie was.
• I need to get over my ex and move on with my life.
• He couldn't get over the fact that he had failed, but eventually learned to accept it and move on.

noun the process of becoming or making something hard or harder

verb present participle of the verb 'harden', which means to make or become hard or harder

• The process of hardening steel involves heating and then cooling it to increase its strength.
• I heard that the new regulations are really hardening up on security around here.
• Dude, you need to stop being so soft and start hardening up if you want to succeed in this industry.
• His heart was soft at first, but after going through so much pain, it started hardening against the world.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The adhesive is strong enough to hold together even the heaviest materials.
• I used some duct tape to hold together the broken pieces.
• Let's use some super glue to hold this mess together.
• The team must work cohesively to hold together during challenging times.

noun the act of pulling or picking something with sudden force

verb to pull or pick something with sudden force

• The musician used a delicate touch to pluck the strings of the violin.
• I had to pluck all the weeds from my garden before planting new flowers.
• She's always trying to pluck up the courage to talk to her crush.
• He managed to pluck the answer out of thin air during the exam.

noun a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining

adjective of or relating to the philosophy of Stoicism; not affected by or showing any emotion, reaction, or opinion

• The stoic philosopher remained calm and composed in the face of adversity.
• My friend is so stoic, he never shows any emotion.
• Dude, that guy is a total stoic, nothing ever seems to faze him.
• The old oak tree stood stoic against the harsh winds, symbolizing resilience and strength.

adjective describing a person or thing that has not been marked or damaged by a scar

• The surgeon was able to successfully remove the tumor, leaving the surrounding tissue unscarred.
• Despite the accident, his face remained unscarred thanks to his quick reflexes.
• She's been through a lot but still came out unscarred and stronger than ever.
• His reputation remained unscarred despite the false accusations.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unsurprised' describes someone who is not surprised

• She was unsurprised by the results of the study, as they aligned perfectly with her predictions.
• I'm unsurprised that he didn't show up to the party, he's always flaky like that.
• I was totally unsurprised when she failed the test, she never studies!
• His lack of reaction to the news left me unsurprised, as if he already knew it was coming.

adjective describing a characteristic of something that stays or continues to exist

• Despite the challenges, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to innovation.
• Even with all the setbacks, they're still remainy about their plans.
• She's so remainy about going to the concert, nothing can change her mind.
• The old building stood remainy among the modern skyscrapers, a reminder of the past.

noun a small amount or portion of something much larger or more significant

• The donation we received was just a drop in the ocean compared to what is needed to fund the project.
• I know my efforts are just a drop in the ocean, but I still want to help in any way I can.
• Throwing a few bucks at the problem is like tossing a drop in the ocean - it won't make much of a difference.
• Her apology felt like a drop in the ocean after all the hurtful things she had said.