Psychological Resilience

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb To face a difficult situation with courage and determination

article A word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• In order to get through this difficult situation, we must all be prepared to bite the bullet and make some tough decisions.
• I know it's hard, but we just have to bite the bullet and get it over with.
• Come on, man, you gotta just bite the bullet and do it.
• Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and face the consequences of your actions.

verb to evoke or summon something, typically a feeling or reaction

• The magician was able to call forth a majestic dragon during the performance.
• I can't believe she was able to call forth such a huge crowd for the event.
• The DJ really knows how to call forth the party animals on the dance floor.
• The painting seemed to call forth emotions I didn't even know I had.

noun a retreat or withdrawal

verb to move back or retreat in the face of danger or difficulty

• In case of failure, we have a contingency plan to fall back on.
• If all else fails, we can always fall back on our original idea.
• When things get tough, sometimes you just have to fall back and regroup.
• When faced with a difficult decision, I tend to fall back on my instincts.

noun the act of continuing an action or task until it is completed

verb to continue an action or task until it is completed

• It is important to always follow through on your commitments in a professional setting.
• Hey, don't forget to follow through on your promise to help me with the project.
• Make sure you actually follow through this time, don't flake out.
• In order to succeed, you must not only have a plan but also the determination to follow through with it.

noun a person who suffers for a long time without complaining

adjective enduring pain or hardship for a long time without complaint

• The long suffering patients waited patiently in the crowded hospital waiting room.
• My long suffering friend finally broke up with her unreliable boyfriend.
• I can't believe how long suffering my boss is with that lazy coworker.
• The long suffering tree finally snapped in the strong winds, after years of bending and swaying.

verb to tolerate or endure something unpleasant or difficult

• I cannot continue to put up with your unprofessional behavior in the workplace.
• I'm tired of putting up with your constant excuses for being late.
• I'm done putting up with his drama, it's too much.
• Sometimes in life, you just have to put up with the rainy days to enjoy the sunshine.

adjective opposing or resisting authority, control, or convention

• The renitent patient refused to follow the doctor's orders.
• She's so renitent when it comes to trying new foods.
• I can't believe how renitent he is about going to the party.
• The renitent waves crashed against the shore, unwilling to retreat.

adjective describing someone or something that is not doubting or questioning

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate certainty or lack of doubt

• She approached the task with an undoubting belief in her abilities.
• He was undoubting that he would win the competition.
• I'm undoubtingly the best at this game.
• The tree stood undoubtingly tall and strong in the forest.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, indicating the possibility or capability of something

• The new software is compatible with multiple operating systems.
• I think this new phone is upgradeable to the latest version.
• I heard that movie was watchable, but not great.
• Her determination to succeed was unshakeable.

noun the state or quality of being adapted or suitable for a particular purpose or situation

• The adaptedness of the species to its environment is crucial for its survival.
• The adaptedness of these shoes to my feet is amazing.
• I love the adaptedness of this new app, it's so user-friendly.
• Her adaptedness to change is what sets her apart from the rest.