Steeling: meaning, definitions and examples

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steeling

 

[ หˆstiหlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roubando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stehlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencuri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐะดั–ะถะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kradzieลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›—ใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑrsฤฑzlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกdeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกdeลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅท็ชƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kraja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณfna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤŸurluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 oneโ€™s 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.