Resilience Vocabulary

noun a feeling of dislike or disapproval

preposition used to indicate that something is happening or is true even though something else might prevent it

• Despite the inclement weather, the outdoor event proceeded as planned.
• Despite feeling nervous, she gave a great presentation.
• I still went to the party despite being exhausted.
• Despite the rocky start, their relationship eventually flourished.

verb to suffer patiently; to tolerate; to undergo or experience

• The soldiers had to endure harsh conditions during their training.
• I don't know how she can endure his constant complaining.
• I can't endure this heat anymore, it's killing me.
• She had to endure the pain of losing her best friend.

verb to persevere or continue despite difficulties or challenges

• I encourage you to hang in there and keep working towards your goals.
• Just hang in a little longer, we're almost done with this project.
• Hang in, dude, it's gonna get better.
• Sometimes you just have to hang in and trust that things will work out in the end.

adjective expressing or inspiring hope; optimistic

• The candidate remained hopeful despite the early poll results showing a slight disadvantage.
• I'm feeling hopeful about the upcoming test after studying all night.
• I'm hopeful that my crush will finally ask me out on a date.
• The sun peeking through the clouds made me feel hopeful for a better day ahead.

adjective impossible to overcome or solve

• The challenges ahead seemed insurmountable, but we were determined to find a solution.
• I know it seems insurmountable right now, but we'll figure it out together.
• The odds may be insurmountable, but we'll give it our best shot.
• The mountain of work ahead of us felt insurmountable, but we knew we had to climb it to reach our goals.

verb to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success

• Despite facing numerous challenges, she continued to persevere in her pursuit of a higher education.
• Hang in there and persevere through the tough times, it will get better.
• Keep pushing through, don't give up, just persevere.
• Like a seed pushing through the soil to reach the sunlight, we must persevere through obstacles to achieve our goals.

verb present participle of the verb 'persevere'

adjective showing continued effort and determination

• She demonstrated great perseverance in completing her research project despite facing numerous challenges.
• Even though it was tough, he kept persevering and eventually reached his goal.
• She was really hustling and persevering to make ends meet.
• Like a marathon runner, he kept persevering through the obstacles until he reached the finish line.

verb to get back or recover something that was lost or taken away

• The patient worked hard to regain full mobility after the surgery.
• I need to regain my focus and finish this project.
• I'm hitting the gym to regain my gains.
• After a period of rest, she was able to regain her strength and continue with renewed energy.

noun a loyal, reliable, and hardworking supporter or participant in an organization or team

adjective loyal, reliable, and hardworking

• The stalwart defender of the law was praised for his unwavering dedication.
• Tom has been a stalwart friend to me for years, always there when I need him.
• She's a real stalwart when it comes to partying, always the last one to leave.
• The old oak tree stood stalwart against the winds of change, a symbol of resilience and strength.

noun the outer layer of skin that provides protection and insulation for the body

adjective having a tough or resilient quality that is able to withstand criticism or harsh treatment

• In order to handle criticism in the workplace, it is important to develop thick skin.
• You need to grow some thick skin if you want to survive in this industry.
• Stop being so sensitive, you need to toughen up and get some thick skin.
• Having thick skin means being able to handle difficult situations without being easily affected.

adjective not awed or impressed; not affected by awe or reverence

• The speaker remained unawed by the hostile audience and continued with their presentation.
• She was unawed by the challenges ahead and tackled them head-on.
• Even in the face of danger, he stayed unawed and showed no fear.
• Her unawed demeanor in the face of adversity inspired those around her to stay strong.

adjective not flinching or shrinking; unyielding

adverb in a manner that does not flinch or shrink; in an unyielding manner

• The unblenching determination of the scientist led to groundbreaking discoveries.
• Even in the face of criticism, she remained unblenching in her beliefs.
• He's got some serious unblenching skills on the basketball court.
• The unblenching courage of the firefighter saved many lives during the blaze.

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

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

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

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

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences

article a word that is used to limit or define a noun

• In times of adversity, it is often said that these things are sent to try us.
• When life gets tough, people always say these things are sent to try us.
• When everything goes wrong, we just have to remember that these things are sent to try us.
• Just like how fire tempers steel, these challenges are sent to try us and make us stronger.

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

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

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

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• It is said that the darkest hour is just before the dawn, meaning that things may seem bleakest right before a breakthrough occurs.
• Hey, don't worry too much. Remember, the darkest hour is just before the dawn, so things will get better soon.
• Hang in there, dude. You know what they say, the darkest hour is just before the dawn. It's gonna get better.
• In times of despair, always remember that the darkest hour is just before the dawn, symbolizing hope and new beginnings.

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

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun

adverb a word 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

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

• In times of great difficulty, it is said that it’s always darkest before the dawn.
• When things seem really bad, just remember that it’s always darkest before the dawn.
• When life throws its worst at you, just know that it’s always darkest before the dawn.
• Just when things seem hopeless, remember that it’s always darkest before the dawn, and a new beginning is right around the corner.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

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

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

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• The underdog team managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the final moments of the game.
• Can you believe they actually snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at the last minute?
• They totally snatched victory from the jaws of defeat out of nowhere.
• It felt like a miracle when they were able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in that intense match.

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

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

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

article a word that is used to specify a noun, which is 'the' in this case

• It is extremely difficult to sail against the wind in a sailboat.
• Trying to sail against the wind is like fighting a losing battle.
• Sailing against the wind is like trying to swim upstream.
• Sometimes in life, we have to sail against the wind to reach our goals.

verb A word that expresses an action or state of being. In this case, 'pick' is a verb that means to lift or select something.

pronoun A word that takes the place of a noun. 'Yourself' is a pronoun that refers to the person performing the action.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'Up' is a preposition that indicates direction or movement towards a higher position.

• After facing failure, it is important to pick yourself up and try again.
• Don't worry about making mistakes, just pick yourself up and keep going.
• Life can be tough sometimes, but you gotta pick yourself up and dust yourself off.
• When life knocks you down, you have to find the strength to pick yourself up and keep moving forward.

noun the ability to recover quickly from setbacks or difficult situations

• The team's bouncebackability was evident as they quickly recovered from their previous loss.
• She has a lot of bouncebackability when it comes to handling setbacks.
• His bouncebackability is off the charts - he never stays down for long.
• The company's bouncebackability in the face of adversity is what sets them apart from their competitors.

noun Hardship or misfortune; difficulties or obstacles that one may face in life.

• In times of adversity, it is important to maintain a positive attitude and persevere.
• When faced with adversity, just keep pushing through and things will get better.
• Adversity sucks, but you gotta keep on keepin' on.
• Adversity is like a storm that you must weather before seeing the rainbow.