Word for surviving due to sheer will
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Is there a word or term for this?
To survive due to sheer will; against all odds.
Example: The polar explorer survived because of sheer will. He could have given up and succumbed to the cold, but he forged on until he reached his destination, despite the grim odds.
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Is there a word or term for this?
To survive due to sheer will; against all odds.
Example: The polar explorer survived because of sheer will. He could have given up and succumbed to the cold, but he forged on until he reached his destination, despite the grim odds.
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Are you looking specifically for a verb? Many of the answers so far are traits that one can posses: tenacity, endurance and fortitude.
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Is there a word or term for this?
To survive due to sheer will; against all odds.
Example: The polar explorer survived because of sheer will. He could have given up and succumbed to the cold, but he forged on until he reached his destination, despite the grim odds.
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asked yesterday
WilsonWilson
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Is there a word or term for this?
To survive due to sheer will; against all odds.
Example: The polar explorer survived because of sheer will. He could have given up and succumbed to the cold, but he forged on until he reached his destination, despite the grim odds.
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Are you looking specifically for a verb? Many of the answers so far are traits that one can posses: tenacity, endurance and fortitude.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
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Are you looking specifically for a verb? Many of the answers so far are traits that one can posses: tenacity, endurance and fortitude.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
Are you looking specifically for a verb? Many of the answers so far are traits that one can posses: tenacity, endurance and fortitude.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
Are you looking specifically for a verb? Many of the answers so far are traits that one can posses: tenacity, endurance and fortitude.
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I'm not certain after looking up the definition, but still, I propose:
persevere
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/persevere
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Endurance:
The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation
without giving way.
Note that, in the context of polar exploration, the story of The Endurance is a fascinating example of the concept.
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Perhaps "endured" is a better fit, since their example talks about the act of surviving, not having a trait that helps them survive.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
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Maybe tenacity? OED: “The quality of retaining what is held, physically or mentally; firmness of hold or attachment; firmness of purpose, persistence, obstinacy.”
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As in:
The polar explorer survived because of his fortitude.
fortitude TFD
mental and emotional strength in facing adversity, danger, or
temptation courageously.
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I'm not certain after looking up the definition, but still, I propose:
persevere
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/persevere
answered yesterday
Keep these mindKeep these mind
2,04122026
add a comment |
I'm not certain after looking up the definition, but still, I propose:
persevere
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/persevere
answered yesterday
Keep these mindKeep these mind
2,04122026
add a comment |
I'm not certain after looking up the definition, but still, I propose:
persevere
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/persevere
answered yesterday
Keep these mindKeep these mind
2,04122026
I'm not certain after looking up the definition, but still, I propose:
persevere
to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/persevere
answered yesterday
Keep these mindKeep these mind
2,04122026
answered yesterday
Keep these mindKeep these mind
2,04122026
answered yesterday
Keep these mindKeep these mind
2,04122026
answered yesterday
Keep these mindKeep these mind
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2,04122026
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Endurance:
The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation
without giving way.
Note that, in the context of polar exploration, the story of The Endurance is a fascinating example of the concept.
answered yesterday
Hot LicksHot Licks
19.6k23777
Perhaps "endured" is a better fit, since their example talks about the act of surviving, not having a trait that helps them survive.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
add a comment |
Endurance:
The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation
without giving way.
Note that, in the context of polar exploration, the story of The Endurance is a fascinating example of the concept.
answered yesterday
Hot LicksHot Licks
19.6k23777
Perhaps "endured" is a better fit, since their example talks about the act of surviving, not having a trait that helps them survive.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
add a comment |
Endurance:
The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation
without giving way.
Note that, in the context of polar exploration, the story of The Endurance is a fascinating example of the concept.
answered yesterday
Hot LicksHot Licks
19.6k23777
Endurance:
The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation
without giving way.
Note that, in the context of polar exploration, the story of The Endurance is a fascinating example of the concept.
answered yesterday
Hot LicksHot Licks
19.6k23777
answered yesterday
Hot LicksHot Licks
19.6k23777
answered yesterday
Hot LicksHot Licks
19.6k23777
answered yesterday
Hot LicksHot Licks
19.6k23777
19.6k23777
Perhaps "endured" is a better fit, since their example talks about the act of surviving, not having a trait that helps them survive.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
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Perhaps "endured" is a better fit, since their example talks about the act of surviving, not having a trait that helps them survive.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
Perhaps "endured" is a better fit, since their example talks about the act of surviving, not having a trait that helps them survive.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
Perhaps "endured" is a better fit, since their example talks about the act of surviving, not having a trait that helps them survive.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago
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Maybe tenacity? OED: “The quality of retaining what is held, physically or mentally; firmness of hold or attachment; firmness of purpose, persistence, obstinacy.”
answered yesterday
TophToph
1924
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Maybe tenacity? OED: “The quality of retaining what is held, physically or mentally; firmness of hold or attachment; firmness of purpose, persistence, obstinacy.”
answered yesterday
TophToph
1924
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Maybe tenacity? OED: “The quality of retaining what is held, physically or mentally; firmness of hold or attachment; firmness of purpose, persistence, obstinacy.”
answered yesterday
TophToph
1924
Maybe tenacity? OED: “The quality of retaining what is held, physically or mentally; firmness of hold or attachment; firmness of purpose, persistence, obstinacy.”
answered yesterday
TophToph
1924
answered yesterday
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As in:
The polar explorer survived because of his fortitude.
fortitude TFD
mental and emotional strength in facing adversity, danger, or
temptation courageously.
answered yesterday
lbflbf
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As in:
The polar explorer survived because of his fortitude.
fortitude TFD
mental and emotional strength in facing adversity, danger, or
temptation courageously.
answered yesterday
lbflbf
22.4k22575
add a comment |
As in:
The polar explorer survived because of his fortitude.
fortitude TFD
mental and emotional strength in facing adversity, danger, or
temptation courageously.
answered yesterday
lbflbf
22.4k22575
As in:
The polar explorer survived because of his fortitude.
fortitude TFD
mental and emotional strength in facing adversity, danger, or
temptation courageously.
answered yesterday
lbflbf
22.4k22575
answered yesterday
lbflbf
22.4k22575
answered yesterday
lbflbf
22.4k22575
answered yesterday
lbflbf
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Are you looking specifically for a verb? Many of the answers so far are traits that one can posses: tenacity, endurance and fortitude.
– AlannaRose
22 hours ago