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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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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
deed
deed
[noun]

an action or behavior that someone does

Ex: His heroic deed saved several lives during the disaster. 
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attempted
attempted
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The police investigated an attempted robbery at the bank. 
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big
big
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Starting a new business is a big endeavor that often takes years to become profitable. 
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desperate
desperate
[Adjective]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

Ex: Her eyes looked desperate after hearing the bad news. 
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failed
failed
[Adjective]

not successful in achieving the desired result

Ex: The failed attempt to rescue the hostages led to further complications. 
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fatal
fatal
[Adjective]

causing severe harm or complete failure

Ex: Ignoring basic safety protocols can have fatal consequences in hazardous work environments. 
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problematic
problematic
[Adjective]

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

Ex: The weather conditions were problematic for the hikers trying to reach the summit. 
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unambitious
unambitious
[Adjective]

not having a strong desire or motivation to succeed

Ex: She felt unambitious compared to her driven peers. 
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badly
badly
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He performed badly on the exam. 
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hopeless
hopeless
[Adjective]

having no possibility or expectation of improvement or success

Ex: After losing everything in the fire, they felt hopeless about rebuilding their lives. 
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loser
loser
[noun]

an uncool, unsuccessful, or contemptible person

Ex: He still lives with his parents at thirty – what a loser. 
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to address

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

Ex: The company needs to address the issue of employee turnover. 
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to battle
to battle
[Verb]

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

Ex: She battled through the challenges to achieve her career goals. 
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to bear
to bear
[Verb]

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

Ex: She had to bear the presence of her annoying coworker throughout the project. 
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to comfort

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

Ex: Friends gathered to comfort her after the loss of a loved one. 
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to confront

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

Ex: The manager decided to confront the team's productivity issues and implement new strategies. 
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loss
loss
[noun]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

Ex: The loss of her keys caused her to be late. 
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to fulfill

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

Ex: She fulfilled her childhood dream of traveling to exotic places by becoming a travel blogger. 
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to gain
to gain
[Verb]

to obtain or achieve something that is needed or desired

Ex: He gained the knowledge necessary to excel in his field through extensive research. 
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: The experienced manager handles challenging projects with ease. 
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to obtain
to obtain
[Verb]

to get something, often with difficulty

Ex: She obtains a new book from the library every week. 
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to overcome

to defeat someone or something in a contest or battle

Ex: She overcame her rivals in the final match to win the tournament. 
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to ruin
to ruin
[Verb]

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

Ex: The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house. 
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optimism
optimism
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the challenges, her optimism helped her stay focused and driven toward her goals. 
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optimist
optimist
[noun]

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

Ex: The optimist always believes that everything will work out in the end. 
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pessimism
pessimism
[noun]

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

Ex: His pessimism about the project affected the team's morale. 
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pessimist
pessimist
[noun]

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

Ex: The pessimist always believes things will go wrong. 
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to reach
to reach
[Verb]

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

Ex: In the end we reached a compromise. 
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to resolve

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

Ex: The couple attended counseling to resolve their marital conflicts. 
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struggle
struggle
[noun]

a great effort to fight back or break free

Ex: The prisoner's struggle to break free from his chains showed his determination to escape. 
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to struggle

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

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded. 
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to let down

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

Ex: The speaker's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event. 
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to [go|get] nowhere

to fail to achieve success despite the attempts made

Ex: We tried to fix the problem, but we got nowhere. 
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presentation

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

Ex: The presentation of the award took place at the annual gala. 
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chance
chance
[noun]

a possibility arising from favorable circumstances

Ex: She had a chance to meet the author at the book signing. 
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fault
fault
[noun]

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

Ex: The company accepted fault for the data breach and promised to enhance their security measures. 
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duty
duty
[noun]

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

Ex: It is her duty to ensure the safety of all the employees. 
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target
target
[noun]

a goal that someone tries to achieve

Ex: She set a target to save a certain amount of money by the end of the year. 
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determination

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

Ex: Her determination helped her complete the marathon despite the challenges. 
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to disappoint

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

Ex: The movie's ending disappointed many viewers. 
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to give up on

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

Ex: She felt like her friends had given up on her during her difficult times. 
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rewarding
rewarding
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Teaching can be a rewarding profession, as educators witness the growth of their students. 
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weakness
weakness
[noun]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

Ex: The team's weakness was exposed during the final match. 
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