In the face of something

preposition

Despite something.

She remained resilient in the face of adversity.
Visual representation of "in the face of something" - despite something

Often appears as...

  • in the face of adversity
  • in the face of danger

Usage tips

Idiomatic

preposition

When confronted with something.

He showed no fear in the face of danger.
Visual representation of "in the face of something" - when confronted with something

Often appears as...

  • in the face of danger
  • in the face of reality

Usage tips

Idiomatic

preposition

Directly, openly, or boldly confronting.

He stood strong in the face of criticism.
Visual representation of "in the face of something" - directly, openly, or boldly confronting

Often appears as...

  • in the face of criticism
  • in the face of opposition

Usage tips

Idiomatic

preposition

Despite something.

She remained resilient in the face of adversity.
Visual representation of "in the face of something" - despite something

Often appears as...

  • in the face of adversity
  • in the face of danger

Usage tips

Idiomatic

preposition

When confronted with something.

He showed no fear in the face of danger.
Visual representation of "in the face of something" - when confronted with something

Often appears as...

  • in the face of danger
  • in the face of reality

Usage tips

Idiomatic

preposition

Directly, openly, or boldly confronting.

He stood strong in the face of criticism.
Visual representation of "in the face of something" - directly, openly, or boldly confronting

Often appears as...

  • in the face of criticism
  • in the face of opposition

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "in the face of something"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Strength

Use to highlight someone's emotional or mental fortitude during tough times.

Illustration for Emotional Strength
She showed determination in the face of failure.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Reaction

Emphasizes keeping a positive attitude when dealing with difficult situations.

Illustration for Positive Reaction
He kept smiling in the face of hardship.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Steadfastness

Illustrates the quality of being firm and unwavering in your views or actions.

Illustration for Steadfastness
They remained united in the face of controversy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Strength

Use to highlight someone's emotional or mental fortitude during tough times.

Illustration for Emotional Strength
She showed determination in the face of failure.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Reaction

Emphasizes keeping a positive attitude when dealing with difficult situations.

Illustration for Positive Reaction
He kept smiling in the face of hardship.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Steadfastness

Illustrates the quality of being firm and unwavering in your views or actions.

Illustration for Steadfastness
They remained united in the face of controversy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Strength

Use to highlight someone's emotional or mental fortitude during tough times.

Illustration for Emotional Strength
She showed determination in the face of failure.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Reaction

Emphasizes keeping a positive attitude when dealing with difficult situations.

Illustration for Positive Reaction
He kept smiling in the face of hardship.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Steadfastness

Illustrates the quality of being firm and unwavering in your views or actions.

Illustration for Steadfastness
They remained united in the face of controversy.
Visual representation of the word "In the face of something"

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