Grit & Resilience Vocabulary

courage and resolve; strength of character

“He showed remarkable grit in finishing the marathon despite the injury.”

the quality or fact of being very determined; persistence

“Her tenacity in pursuing the truth was admirable.”

the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

“The community showed resilience in rebuilding after the storm.”

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

“Success often requires more perseverance than talent.”

courage in pain or adversity

“She bore her illness with great fortitude.”

a property of systems that increase in capability or resilience as a result of stressors

“Muscles clearly demonstrate the concept of antifragility.”

the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation

“The expedition was a test of physical endurance.”