en·dur·ance /in'do?or?ns,en'do?or?ns/ noun the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way. "she was close to the limit of her endurance" Similar: toleration bearing tolerance sufferance fortitude forbearance patience acceptance resignation stoicism stamina staying power perseverance persistence tenacity pertinacity doggedness indefatigability tirelessness resoluteness resolution determination Dunkirk spirit stickability guts grit spunk bottle adjective denoting or relating to a race or other sporting event that takes place over a long distance or otherwise demands great physical stamina. "the annual 24-hour endurance race"
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more help·less /'helpl?s/ adjective unable to defend oneself or to act without help. "the cubs are born blind and helpless" Similar: dependent incapable powerless impotent weak weakly feeble defenseless unprotected vulnerable exposed easily hurt easily destroyed open to attack Opposite: independent uncontrollable. "they burst into helpless laughter"