Coping

/ˈkoʊ.pɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of managing stressful situations or emotions.

She developed effective coping strategies to deal with her anxiety.

Materials or a structure that serves as a protective covering or topping.

The coping on the brick wall helps prevent water damage.

verb

Present participle of cope; to deal effectively with something difficult.

He is coping with the challenges of his new job.

To manage, adapt, or adjust to something.

She is coping with the loss of her pet by talking to friends.

Derived from Middle English 'copen', meaning to cover.

coping mechanism

A strategy used to manage stressful situations.

coping skills

Techniques that help an individual handle stress or adversity.

resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

adaptation

The process of adjusting to new conditions.

Just getting by without full resolution.

I'm not thriving, just coping with life right now.

Using humor or creativity to deal with tough situations.

They were coping by making jokes about their stress.