Psychological Resilience Vocabulary

noun a person or thing that has been rejected or abandoned

verb to throw or fling something away or aside

• The sailor was cast away on a deserted island after his ship sank.
• She felt like she was cast away by her friends when they didn't invite her to the party.
• He was cast away by his girlfriend for cheating on her.
• The old traditions were cast away in favor of modern practices.

verb to become accustomed to something unpleasant or difficult through prolonged exposure

adjective accustomed to something unpleasant or difficult

• Through years of rigorous training, the soldiers became inured to the harsh conditions of battle.
• After working in the fast-paced environment for so long, she was completely inured to the stress.
• Growing up in the rough neighborhood, he quickly became inured to the violence around him.
• Having experienced so much heartache in her life, she was inured to emotional pain.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb action or state of being

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is important to meet challenges head on in order to find solutions.
• When faced with a problem, just meet it head on and deal with it.
• Don't run away from your fears, just meet them head on!
• She decided to meet the criticism head on and address it directly.

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

• The company implemented cost-saving measures that minimized expenses.
• By carpooling, we minimized our gas expenses for the road trip.
• I totally minimized the drama by avoiding that party.
• His quick thinking minimized the impact of the mistake on the project.

noun the act or process of building something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

• The city council approved a budget for rebuilding the infrastructure after the natural disaster.
• They're finally starting the rebuilding process after the fire destroyed their home.
• We're gonna roll up our sleeves and get to rebuilding this place, no matter what it takes.
• Rebuilding my life after the divorce has been a slow but steady process.

noun a decisive defeat

verb defeat and cause to retreat in disorder

• The military was able to rout the enemy forces with a well-coordinated attack.
• The team completely routed their opponents in the championship game.
• I heard they got routed in the debate competition last night.
• Despite facing many obstacles, she managed to rout her fears and pursue her dreams.

noun the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations

• The company's strength lies in its innovative technology and dedicated workforce.
• She showed great strength in dealing with the difficult situation.
• His mental strength is off the charts, he never gives up.
• The strength of their friendship was tested during the challenging times.

noun the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with

adjective tolerant

• Tolerance is an important value that promotes harmony and understanding among diverse groups.
• We all need to have a little more tolerance for each other's differences.
• Dude, you gotta have some tolerance for my bad jokes!
• The machine has a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm for accurate measurements.

noun the quality or state of being strong, resilient, and able to withstand difficult conditions or situations

• The toughness of the material makes it suitable for use in extreme conditions.
• His mental toughness helped him get through the challenging times.
• She's got some serious toughness about her, nothing seems to faze her.
• The toughness of her exterior hides a gentle heart within.

adjective not broken or damaged; whole and intact

• The unbroken chain of evidence was crucial in securing the conviction.
• The unbroken record player kept playing all night.
• His unbroken winning streak is really impressive.
• Her unbroken spirit carried her through the toughest times.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unsoftened' describes something that has not been made soft or less severe

• The unsoftened butter was difficult to spread on the toast.
• I couldn't believe how hard the unsoftened bread was.
• The unsoftened cheese was as hard as a rock.
• Her unsoftened attitude towards the situation made it difficult to find a resolution.

noun a person who displays great stamina and perseverance in enduring difficult situations or activities

• The endurance artist completed a 24-hour performance piece at the art gallery.
• I heard that the endurance artist is going to attempt a new challenge next week.
• That endurance artist is a total badass, pushing their limits every day.
• In the world of business, she is like an endurance artist, constantly pushing through challenges to reach her goals.

verb to recoil or spring back; to withdraw or retreat

• The contract clearly states that either party cannot resile from their obligations without proper notice.
• I don't think he will resile from his decision to quit his job.
• She always resiles from her promises, you can't trust her.
• Even in the face of adversity, she did not resile from her determination to succeed.

noun the quality or state of being able

• The candidate's problem-solving ability was highly regarded by the hiring committee.
• I really admire your ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Her dance moves have serious twerk-ability!
• His ability to see the bigger picture sets him apart from his peers.

noun a chapter of accidents

• The project was plagued by a chapter of accidents, delaying its completion.
• It seems like this week has been a chapter of accidents for me.
• My day was a total chapter of accidents - nothing seemed to go right!
• Life can sometimes feel like a chapter of accidents, but it's important to stay positive and keep moving forward.

noun the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

• The adaptiveness of the organization allowed it to thrive in a constantly changing market.
• Her adaptiveness in trying new things really paid off in the end.
• His adaptiveness to different situations is off the charts.
• The adaptiveness of the chameleon is a marvel of nature.

noun the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or situations

• Adaptivity is a key feature of the new software update.
• The adaptivity of this app makes it really user-friendly.
• I love how this game has adaptivity built in, it keeps things interesting.
• Life requires adaptivity to navigate through its challenges.