take sth philosophically

Frequency: 6.54.5 per million words

To accept a difficult or disappointing situation in a calm way.

philosophicallyVERB + ADVERB

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Examples (10)

  • He learned to take life's challenges philosophically.
  • She decided to take the bad news philosophically and move on.
  • It's easier to take setbacks philosophically if you have a broader perspective.
  • Though disappointed, he chose to take his defeat philosophically.
  • One must take both success and failure philosophically to maintain balance.
  • After years of experience, he began to take criticisms more philosophically.
  • Try to take the unexpected changes philosophically; sometimes they lead to better things.
  • The ancient Stoics taught people to take adversity philosophically.
  • Even major life events should be taken philosophically, understanding their transient nature.
  • She has a remarkable ability to take misfortunes philosophically.