hunkered down
Settled in firmly
Hunkered down describes being settled into a defensive or sustained position.
To hunker is to squat or crouch low, and hunkering down extends this to settling in for duration—whether riding out a storm, enduring a crisis, or focusing intensely on work: We hunkered down for the hurricane.
The phrase suggests preparation and resolve in the face of difficulty.
Stuck in golf hazard
- cocoonedWrapped protectively, sheltered
- ensconcedSecurely and comfortably positioned
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
- snugComfortably close-fitting
tucked · secluded · cloistered · holed up · tucked away · riding out · weathering · taking cover
Bent knees, lowered body
- squattingLow crouch position
- stoopedBent body forward
- bentCurved; also dishonest
- loweredMoved downward or reduced
kneeling · ducked · braced · compressed · contracted · curled · scrunched · folded
Accumulating supplies in quantity
- provisioningSupplying resources in advance
- suppliesResources for a task
- emergency kitPrepared supplies for disasters
- rationingLimiting distribution during scarcity
survival gear · fortified · self-sufficient · contingency · foresight · stashing · hoarding · siege mentality
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- patienceCalm during delays
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
tenacity · steadfastness · determination · grit · persistence · staying power · digging in · holding out
Gathered or intensified
- immersedPlunged entirely into
- absorbedTook in fully
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
nose to grindstone · zeroed in · locked in · engrossed · committed · industrious · grinding · working through
bunkered
Stuck in golf hazard
- cocoonedWrapped protectively, sheltered
- ensconcedSecurely and comfortably positioned
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
snug · tucked · secluded · cloistered · holed up · tucked away · riding out · weathering · taking cover · laying low
crouched
Bent knees, lowered body
lowered · kneeling · ducked · braced · compressed · contracted · curled · scrunched · folded · cowering
stockpiling
Accumulating supplies in quantity
- provisioningSupplying resources in advance
- suppliesResources for a task
- emergency kitPrepared supplies for disasters
rationing · survival gear · fortified · self-sufficient · contingency · foresight · stashing · hoarding · siege mentality · prepping
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- patienceCalm during delays
stamina · tenacity · steadfastness · determination · grit · persistence · staying power · digging in · holding out · sitting tight
concentrated
Gathered or intensified
dedicated · nose to grindstone · zeroed in · locked in · engrossed · committed · industrious · grinding · working through · deep work
hunkered downstanding tall
Remaining proudly upright
stretched out · upright · risen · extended · stood up
hunkered downfled
Escaped from danger
evacuated · took flight · ran away · escaped · bolted
hunkered downexposed
Out in open
out in the open · vulnerable · unprotected · in the open · unsheltered
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