B2 Level Wordlist - Determination and Struggles

Here you will learn some English words about determination and struggles, such as "problematic", "hopeless", "confront", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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deed [noun]

an action or behavior that someone does

Ex: The deed was recorded in the history books as a turning point .

attempted [adjective]

(of a crime, suicide, etc.) not done successfully

Ex: She survived an attempted suicide and sought help afterward .

big [adjective]

demanding a lot of time, effort, money, etc. to become successful

Ex: The charity fundraiser was a big undertaking , requiring months of preparation and coordination .

desperate [adjective]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

Ex: The letter was written in a desperate tone , filled with grief .

failed [adjective]

not successful in achieving the desired result

Ex: The failed experiment forced the scientists back to the drawing board .

fatal [adjective]

causing severe harm or complete failure

Ex: The lack of communication proved fatal to the mission 's success .

problematic [adjective]

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

Ex: The lack of communication between departments proved to be problematic .

unambitious [adjective]

not having a strong desire or motivation to succeed

Ex: He was considered unambitious for choosing a simple job over a challenging career .

badly [adverb]

in a way that is not satisfactory, acceptable, or successful

Ex: The team played badly in the second half .

hopeless [adjective]

having no possibility or expectation of improvement or success

Ex: He stared at the complicated math problem , feeling hopeless about solving it .

loser [noun]

someone who usually fails and is unlikely to be successful

Ex: The movie portrayed the main character as a lovable loser .

to address [verb]

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

Ex: The government must address the rising unemployment rate .

to battle [verb]

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

Ex: Students may battle through tough exams to excel in their studies .

to bear [verb]

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

Ex: It 's challenging to bear the constant noise from the construction site next door .

to comfort [verb]

to lessen the emotional pain or worry that someone feels by showing them sympathy and kindness

Ex: She comforts her friend who is feeling anxious .

to confront [verb]

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

Ex: Individuals often avoid confronting personal issues until they become too difficult to ignore .

loss [noun]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

Ex: He felt a profound loss when his job ended .

to fulfill [verb]

to accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised

Ex: The organization strives to fulfill the needs of the community through various social programs .

to gain [verb]

to obtain or achieve something that is needed or desired

Ex: They gained access to the exclusive event with VIP passes .

to handle [verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: Last week , he handled a difficult negotiation with finesse .

to obtain [verb]

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: By this time , she has already obtained a degree in computer science .

to overcome [verb]

to defeat someone or something in a contest or battle

Ex: They worked tirelessly to overcome their competitors in the market .

to ruin [verb]

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair

Ex: Reckless actions can easily ruin relationships .

optimism [noun]

a general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes

Ex: The optimism of the community shone through as they rebuilt their town after the disaster .

optimist [noun]

a person who expects good things to happen and is confident about the future

Ex: He tries to be an optimist , even during difficult times .

pessimism [noun]

the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes

Ex: His pessimism made it hard for him to enjoy good news .

pessimist [noun]

a person who expects bad things to happen and sees the worst side of people and situations

Ex: He tried to be more optimistic , despite being a natural pessimist .

to reach [verb]

to achieve something, especially after a lot of thinking or discussion

Ex: The team brainstormed extensively before they reached a decision on the new project direction .

to resolve [verb]

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

Ex: Communities hold meetings to resolve issues and enhance local living conditions .

struggle [noun]

a great effort to fight back or break free

Ex: The fish 's struggle against the fisherman 's line was intense , but eventually , it was caught .

to struggle [verb]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

Ex: She struggled to overcome her fear of public speaking , but with practice and support , she improved .

to let down [verb]

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

Ex:

to [go|get] nowhere [phrase]

to fail to achieve success despite the attempts made

Ex: He 'll get nowhere with her , he 's too young .

presentation [noun]

the act of giving something, such as a prize or reward, to someone in a formal or official event

Ex: The presentation of the trophy was a highlight of the event .

chance [noun]

a possibility arising from favorable circumstances

Ex: Winning the lottery is a small chance , but it 's possible .

fault [noun]

the responsibility attributed to someone or something for a mistake or misfortune

Ex:

duty [noun]

an obligatory task that must be done as one's job

Ex: They discussed the duties of each team member during the meeting .

target [noun]

a goal that someone tries to achieve

Ex: The team worked hard to reach their production target .

determination [noun]

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

Ex: They admired her determination to succeed in a competitive field .

to disappoint [verb]

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

Ex: Getting a low grade on the test disappointed her .

to give up on [verb]

to no longer believe in someone showing any positive development in their behavior, relationship, etc.

Ex: He was going through a tough phase , but his family refused to give up on him .

rewarding [adjective]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding , as it demonstrates one 's capabilities and skills .

weakness [noun]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

Ex: He acknowledged his weakness in time management during the meeting .

B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives