stress tolerance
Handling strain well
Stress tolerance is the capacity to withstand pressure, difficulty, or adverse conditions without breaking down.
In psychology, it describes someone's ability to function effectively under emotional or mental strain: Her stress tolerance impressed the hiring committee.
In biology and engineering, it refers to how much environmental or mechanical stress an organism or material can endure before failing.
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- bounce backRecover from difficulty
- adaptabilityAbility to adjust readily
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
mental toughness · thick skin · drought resistance · coping mechanisms · problem-solving · homeostasis · self-efficacy · fortitude · hardiness · composure · keep calm · cognitive flexibility · equanimity · crisis management · pressure cooker · high pressure · self-regulation · emotional intelligence
- stressstrain, stressor, overload, overwhelm, stressors
- durabilitytoughness, durable, sturdiness, robustness, sturdy
- inner strengthresilience, fortitude, mental toughness, grit, mental fortitude
- pressure skillsstay calm, focus, keep cool, concentration, poise
- astronaut qualificationsphysical fitness, mental acuity, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability
- plant microbiomemycorrhizae, symbiotic bacteria, beneficial microbes, beneficial bacteria, nodulation
stress tolerancefragility
Ease of breaking
brittleness · vulnerability · susceptibility · weakness · delicacy
stress toleranceneuroticism
Proneness to negative emotions
nervousness · hypersensitivity · reactivity · irritability · emotional volatility