Psychological Resilience Terms

noun a sudden spring or leap

verb to spring back or rebound after hitting a surface

• The ball had a high bounce when it hit the ground.
• I love watching the basketball bounce on the court.
• That party was so lit, everyone was bouncing off the walls.
• Her mood seemed to bounce back after receiving good news.

noun a buildup is a gradual accumulation or increase of something

verb to build up means to gradually increase or strengthen something

adjective there is no applicable adjective for 'build up'

adverb there is no applicable adverb for 'build up'

pronoun there is no applicable pronoun for 'build up'

preposition there is no applicable preposition for 'build up'

conjunction there is no applicable conjunction for 'build up'

interjection there is no applicable interjection for 'build up'

article there is no applicable article for 'build up'

• The company aims to build up its reputation by providing high-quality products and excellent customer service.
• I need to build up my savings before going on vacation.
• He's been hitting the gym hard to build up those muscles.
• It takes time to build up trust in a relationship.

verb to hold on tightly or adhere to something closely

• During times of uncertainty, people tend to cling to familiar routines for comfort.
• When I'm feeling scared, I always cling to my favorite stuffed animal.
• I always cling to my best friend when things get tough.
• Sometimes we cling to the past because it's familiar, even if it's holding us back.

verb to cause someone to lose hope or enthusiasm

• The constant criticism from her boss began to dispirit her, affecting her confidence at work.
• Failing the exam really dispirited him, but he's determined to do better next time.
• Getting rejected by her crush totally dispirited her, but she's not giving up yet.
• The dark clouds looming overhead seemed to dispirit the entire town, casting a gloomy atmosphere over everything.

verb to make or become hard or harder

adjective having become solid or firm; toughened

adverb in a hardened manner

• The metal was hardened through a process of heating and cooling.
• His heart had hardened after years of disappointment.
• She's a hardened criminal, watch out for her.
• His resolve was hardened by the challenges he faced.

noun the act of entering or coming back into a place or situation

adjective relating to the act of entering or coming back into a place or situation

• The spacecraft successfully completed its reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
• After their vacation, they had a smooth reentry into their daily routine.
• I'm nervous about my reentry into the dating scene after being single for so long.
• His reentry into society after being in prison for years was challenging.

noun the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

adjective resilient

• The company showed great resilience in overcoming the economic downturn.
• She has shown incredible resilience in dealing with all the challenges life has thrown at her.
• That team has some serious resilience, they never give up no matter what.
• Like a rubber band, resilience allows us to bounce back from difficult situations.

noun a person or thing that resists or opposes something

adjective showing the ability to withstand or oppose something

• The fabric used in this jacket is highly resistant to water and wind.
• My phone case is resistant to scratches, so I don't have to worry about it getting damaged.
• These shoes are super resistant to wear and tear, they'll last forever.
• She is resistant to change, always sticking to her old ways.

noun the point at which a substance can hold no more of that substance in solution or suspension

• The chemical reaction reached its saturation point, indicating that no more solute could be dissolved in the solvent.
• I think we've reached our saturation point with all these meetings, let's take a break.
• I'm at my saturation point with this class, I can't take it anymore.
• Her stress levels have reached a saturation point, she needs to find a way to relax.

verb to make or become tougher or stronger

adjective having strength or resilience

• The new training program is designed to toughen up our employees for the challenges ahead.
• If you want to get stronger, you'll have to toughen up and push yourself harder at the gym.
• You need to toughen up and stop letting things get to you so easily.
• Going through difficult times can toughen you up and make you more resilient in the long run.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, such as 'brave' or 'bold'

• Her unshrinking determination to succeed in the face of adversity was truly admirable.
• I admire her unshrinking attitude towards challenges.
• She's got an unshrinking spirit that can't be beat.
• His unshrinking courage in the face of danger was like a beacon of hope for others.

noun a term used to describe someone who is easily stressed or anxious

• The employee is often referred to as a stress puppy due to their tendency to get overwhelmed easily.
• My friend is such a stress puppy, always fretting about the smallest things.
• Don't be such a stress puppy, just take a deep breath and relax.
• Being a stress puppy is like carrying a heavy burden on your shoulders all the time.

adjective relating to or involving adjustment

• The therapist recommended an adjustive approach to help improve the patient's posture.
• I think an adjustive technique could help fix your computer problem.
• Let's try an adjustive method to see if it works better.
• Life is all about making adjustive changes to adapt to different situations.