Steeling: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
steeling
[ หstiหlษชล ]
taking something
Steeling refers to the act of preparing oneself mentally or emotionally for something challenging or difficult. It often involves gathering strength or resolve to face a tough situation. The term can also imply bracing oneself against fear, uncertainty, or discomfort. In some contexts, it can be associated with cultivating an unwavering mindset or determination.
Synonyms
bracing, fortifying, preparing, resolving.
Examples of usage
- She was steeling herself for the difficult conversation ahead.
- He steeled his nerves before the big presentation.
- They are steeling themselves against the possibility of failure.
Translations
Translations of the word "steeling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น roubando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Stehlen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mencuri
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฐะดัะถะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kradzieลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใ
๐ซ๐ท vol
๐ช๐ธ robo
๐น๐ท hฤฑrsฤฑzlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ krรกdeลพ
๐ธ๐ฐ krรกdeลพ
๐จ๐ณ ๅท็ช
๐ธ๐ฎ kraja
๐ฎ๐ธ รพjรณfna
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oฤurluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ robo
Etymology
The word 'steeling' derives from the verb 'steel,' which originally came from the Old French word 'estile' or the Latin word 'stilus,' indicating an instrument for writing or carving, which later evolved to mean the material itself. Over time, 'steel' began to be used metaphorically to denote strength or fortitude. The modern usage of 'steeling' as a form of preparation can be traced back to its figurative sense of giving oneself the strength or prior mental preparation akin to the durability of steel itself. It suggests the idea of hardening oneโs resolve or emotions, drawing from the metallic qualities of steel that represent resilience, endurance, and unyielding character.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,823, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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