confronting
verb (participle)
Pronunciation: /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
Definition
Facing or dealing with a difficult situation, person, or problem directly and often courageously.
Examples
The team is currently confronting the reality of their shrinking budget.
He spent the entire morning preparing for the task of confronting his fears.
Confronting the issue immediately is better than letting it fester for weeks.
How to Use confronting
- confronting someone about (collocation)
- Addressing a person regarding a specific grievance. — "I am finally confronting him about his constant lateness."
- confronting the reality of (collocation)
- Accepting the truth of a difficult situation. — "She is slowly confronting the reality of her new life."
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