A word sounding like “weatherall” to refer to “someone who doesn’t have the courage”
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I was talking to someone and used the sentence:
He doesn't have the weatherall to go sky-diving.
What I meant was that he doesn't have the courage, or the “cojones”, but I'm not sure what word was trying to come out of my mouth. I feel like I'm going crazy and a similar sounding/meaning word doesn't even exist at this point.
Possibly (but unlikely) it might be a part of a regional dialect (I'm from rural Australia – we just love messing up English), or a bastardization of “weather” (the verb obviously)?
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I was talking to someone and used the sentence:
He doesn't have the weatherall to go sky-diving.
What I meant was that he doesn't have the courage, or the “cojones”, but I'm not sure what word was trying to come out of my mouth. I feel like I'm going crazy and a similar sounding/meaning word doesn't even exist at this point.
Possibly (but unlikely) it might be a part of a regional dialect (I'm from rural Australia – we just love messing up English), or a bastardization of “weather” (the verb obviously)?
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Weatherall sounds a bit more like someone who can take anything. Someone who can "weather all" as in "weather the storm".
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I was talking to someone and used the sentence:
He doesn't have the weatherall to go sky-diving.
What I meant was that he doesn't have the courage, or the “cojones”, but I'm not sure what word was trying to come out of my mouth. I feel like I'm going crazy and a similar sounding/meaning word doesn't even exist at this point.
Possibly (but unlikely) it might be a part of a regional dialect (I'm from rural Australia – we just love messing up English), or a bastardization of “weather” (the verb obviously)?
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I was talking to someone and used the sentence:
He doesn't have the weatherall to go sky-diving.
What I meant was that he doesn't have the courage, or the “cojones”, but I'm not sure what word was trying to come out of my mouth. I feel like I'm going crazy and a similar sounding/meaning word doesn't even exist at this point.
Possibly (but unlikely) it might be a part of a regional dialect (I'm from rural Australia – we just love messing up English), or a bastardization of “weather” (the verb obviously)?
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Weatherall sounds a bit more like someone who can take anything. Someone who can "weather all" as in "weather the storm".
– mathreadler
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Weatherall sounds a bit more like someone who can take anything. Someone who can "weather all" as in "weather the storm".
– mathreadler
2 days ago
Weatherall sounds a bit more like someone who can take anything. Someone who can "weather all" as in "weather the storm".
– mathreadler
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Weatherall sounds a bit more like someone who can take anything. Someone who can "weather all" as in "weather the storm".
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Wherewithal:
Collins English Dictionary:
necessary funds, resources, or equipment
(for something or to do something)
these people lack the wherewithal for a decent existence
ODO:
The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
‘they lacked the wherewithal to pay’
American Heritage Dictionary:
The necessary means, especially financial means:
didn’t have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn.
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Oh my God, thanks so much! I was a little off the mark with the definition so I'm glad it was close enough to be recognised or I would've gone mad. :)
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Nov 1 at 7:09
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Notwithstanding the formal definition, I often hear folks use "wherewithal" when they mean "general mental and emotional capabilities.," e.g., "the wherewithal to keep track of his car keys." That is, the OP may have understood the speaker's intent after all.
– Tim Grant
Nov 1 at 15:11
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@TimGrant If OP didn't understand the speaker's intent, he's definitely going mad, since he was the speaker. ;)
– pacoverflow
Nov 1 at 19:25
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Ahem. “He or she”.
– Scott
Nov 1 at 19:29
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Or they! Non-binary people exist too!
– Adonalsium
Nov 2 at 14:50
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The word you’re thinking of is wherewithal:
Definition: MEANS, RESOURCES
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wherewithal
It has a pretty transparent etymology: where + withal (which itself is from with + all). It’s not regional.
However, it doesn’t mean what you thought it meant, since in your sentence it would mean that he is too poor to go skydiving.
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To my understanding of the word "resource" (1, 4), it isn't strictly financial or material. I'd argue that courage can be considered a resource.
– Agi Hammerthief
Nov 1 at 14:26
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In this context it would be equivalent to saying "He doesn't have it in him."
– SchrodingersStat
Nov 1 at 15:19
I think it's a bit archaic but a polite way to say "materially poor".
– ChrisW
Nov 2 at 15:16
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Actually it does also have the meaning lack of courage
– Neuromancer
Nov 3 at 21:16
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Wherewithal:
Collins English Dictionary:
necessary funds, resources, or equipment
(for something or to do something)
these people lack the wherewithal for a decent existence
ODO:
The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
‘they lacked the wherewithal to pay’
American Heritage Dictionary:
The necessary means, especially financial means:
didn’t have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn.
answered Nov 1 at 6:59
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Oh my God, thanks so much! I was a little off the mark with the definition so I'm glad it was close enough to be recognised or I would've gone mad. :)
– user141562
Nov 1 at 7:09
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Notwithstanding the formal definition, I often hear folks use "wherewithal" when they mean "general mental and emotional capabilities.," e.g., "the wherewithal to keep track of his car keys." That is, the OP may have understood the speaker's intent after all.
– Tim Grant
Nov 1 at 15:11
6
@TimGrant If OP didn't understand the speaker's intent, he's definitely going mad, since he was the speaker. ;)
– pacoverflow
Nov 1 at 19:25
2
Ahem. “He or she”.
– Scott
Nov 1 at 19:29
2
Or they! Non-binary people exist too!
– Adonalsium
Nov 2 at 14:50
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Wherewithal:
Collins English Dictionary:
necessary funds, resources, or equipment
(for something or to do something)
these people lack the wherewithal for a decent existence
ODO:
The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
‘they lacked the wherewithal to pay’
American Heritage Dictionary:
The necessary means, especially financial means:
didn’t have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn.
answered Nov 1 at 6:59
Scott
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Oh my God, thanks so much! I was a little off the mark with the definition so I'm glad it was close enough to be recognised or I would've gone mad. :)
– user141562
Nov 1 at 7:09
19
Notwithstanding the formal definition, I often hear folks use "wherewithal" when they mean "general mental and emotional capabilities.," e.g., "the wherewithal to keep track of his car keys." That is, the OP may have understood the speaker's intent after all.
– Tim Grant
Nov 1 at 15:11
6
@TimGrant If OP didn't understand the speaker's intent, he's definitely going mad, since he was the speaker. ;)
– pacoverflow
Nov 1 at 19:25
2
Ahem. “He or she”.
– Scott
Nov 1 at 19:29
2
Or they! Non-binary people exist too!
– Adonalsium
Nov 2 at 14:50
add a comment |
up vote
108
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up vote
108
down vote
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Wherewithal:
Collins English Dictionary:
necessary funds, resources, or equipment
(for something or to do something)
these people lack the wherewithal for a decent existence
ODO:
The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
‘they lacked the wherewithal to pay’
American Heritage Dictionary:
The necessary means, especially financial means:
didn’t have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn.
answered Nov 1 at 6:59
Scott
6,50482849
Wherewithal:
Collins English Dictionary:
necessary funds, resources, or equipment
(for something or to do something)
these people lack the wherewithal for a decent existence
ODO:
The money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
‘they lacked the wherewithal to pay’
American Heritage Dictionary:
The necessary means, especially financial means:
didn’t have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn.
answered Nov 1 at 6:59
Scott
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answered Nov 1 at 6:59
Scott
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answered Nov 1 at 6:59
Scott
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answered Nov 1 at 6:59
Scott
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Oh my God, thanks so much! I was a little off the mark with the definition so I'm glad it was close enough to be recognised or I would've gone mad. :)
– user141562
Nov 1 at 7:09
19
Notwithstanding the formal definition, I often hear folks use "wherewithal" when they mean "general mental and emotional capabilities.," e.g., "the wherewithal to keep track of his car keys." That is, the OP may have understood the speaker's intent after all.
– Tim Grant
Nov 1 at 15:11
6
@TimGrant If OP didn't understand the speaker's intent, he's definitely going mad, since he was the speaker. ;)
– pacoverflow
Nov 1 at 19:25
2
Ahem. “He or she”.
– Scott
Nov 1 at 19:29
2
Or they! Non-binary people exist too!
– Adonalsium
Nov 2 at 14:50
add a comment |
2
Oh my God, thanks so much! I was a little off the mark with the definition so I'm glad it was close enough to be recognised or I would've gone mad. :)
– user141562
Nov 1 at 7:09
19
Notwithstanding the formal definition, I often hear folks use "wherewithal" when they mean "general mental and emotional capabilities.," e.g., "the wherewithal to keep track of his car keys." That is, the OP may have understood the speaker's intent after all.
– Tim Grant
Nov 1 at 15:11
6
@TimGrant If OP didn't understand the speaker's intent, he's definitely going mad, since he was the speaker. ;)
– pacoverflow
Nov 1 at 19:25
2
Ahem. “He or she”.
– Scott
Nov 1 at 19:29
2
Or they! Non-binary people exist too!
– Adonalsium
Nov 2 at 14:50
2
2
Oh my God, thanks so much! I was a little off the mark with the definition so I'm glad it was close enough to be recognised or I would've gone mad. :)
– user141562
Nov 1 at 7:09
Oh my God, thanks so much! I was a little off the mark with the definition so I'm glad it was close enough to be recognised or I would've gone mad. :)
– user141562
Nov 1 at 7:09
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Notwithstanding the formal definition, I often hear folks use "wherewithal" when they mean "general mental and emotional capabilities.," e.g., "the wherewithal to keep track of his car keys." That is, the OP may have understood the speaker's intent after all.
– Tim Grant
Nov 1 at 15:11
Notwithstanding the formal definition, I often hear folks use "wherewithal" when they mean "general mental and emotional capabilities.," e.g., "the wherewithal to keep track of his car keys." That is, the OP may have understood the speaker's intent after all.
– Tim Grant
Nov 1 at 15:11
6
6
@TimGrant If OP didn't understand the speaker's intent, he's definitely going mad, since he was the speaker. ;)
– pacoverflow
Nov 1 at 19:25
@TimGrant If OP didn't understand the speaker's intent, he's definitely going mad, since he was the speaker. ;)
– pacoverflow
Nov 1 at 19:25
2
2
Ahem. “He or she”.
– Scott
Nov 1 at 19:29
Ahem. “He or she”.
– Scott
Nov 1 at 19:29
2
2
Or they! Non-binary people exist too!
– Adonalsium
Nov 2 at 14:50
Or they! Non-binary people exist too!
– Adonalsium
Nov 2 at 14:50
add a comment |
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15
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The word you’re thinking of is wherewithal:
Definition: MEANS, RESOURCES
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wherewithal
It has a pretty transparent etymology: where + withal (which itself is from with + all). It’s not regional.
However, it doesn’t mean what you thought it meant, since in your sentence it would mean that he is too poor to go skydiving.
answered Nov 1 at 6:58
Laurel
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To my understanding of the word "resource" (1, 4), it isn't strictly financial or material. I'd argue that courage can be considered a resource.
– Agi Hammerthief
Nov 1 at 14:26
6
In this context it would be equivalent to saying "He doesn't have it in him."
– SchrodingersStat
Nov 1 at 15:19
I think it's a bit archaic but a polite way to say "materially poor".
– ChrisW
Nov 2 at 15:16
1
Actually it does also have the meaning lack of courage
– Neuromancer
Nov 3 at 21:16
add a comment |
up vote
15
down vote
The word you’re thinking of is wherewithal:
Definition: MEANS, RESOURCES
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wherewithal
It has a pretty transparent etymology: where + withal (which itself is from with + all). It’s not regional.
However, it doesn’t mean what you thought it meant, since in your sentence it would mean that he is too poor to go skydiving.
answered Nov 1 at 6:58
Laurel
28.2k652102
11
To my understanding of the word "resource" (1, 4), it isn't strictly financial or material. I'd argue that courage can be considered a resource.
– Agi Hammerthief
Nov 1 at 14:26
6
In this context it would be equivalent to saying "He doesn't have it in him."
– SchrodingersStat
Nov 1 at 15:19
I think it's a bit archaic but a polite way to say "materially poor".
– ChrisW
Nov 2 at 15:16
1
Actually it does also have the meaning lack of courage
– Neuromancer
Nov 3 at 21:16
add a comment |
up vote
15
down vote
up vote
15
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The word you’re thinking of is wherewithal:
Definition: MEANS, RESOURCES
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wherewithal
It has a pretty transparent etymology: where + withal (which itself is from with + all). It’s not regional.
However, it doesn’t mean what you thought it meant, since in your sentence it would mean that he is too poor to go skydiving.
answered Nov 1 at 6:58
Laurel
28.2k652102
The word you’re thinking of is wherewithal:
Definition: MEANS, RESOURCES
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wherewithal
It has a pretty transparent etymology: where + withal (which itself is from with + all). It’s not regional.
However, it doesn’t mean what you thought it meant, since in your sentence it would mean that he is too poor to go skydiving.
answered Nov 1 at 6:58
Laurel
28.2k652102
answered Nov 1 at 6:58
Laurel
28.2k652102
answered Nov 1 at 6:58
Laurel
28.2k652102
answered Nov 1 at 6:58
Laurel
28.2k652102
28.2k652102
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To my understanding of the word "resource" (1, 4), it isn't strictly financial or material. I'd argue that courage can be considered a resource.
– Agi Hammerthief
Nov 1 at 14:26
6
In this context it would be equivalent to saying "He doesn't have it in him."
– SchrodingersStat
Nov 1 at 15:19
I think it's a bit archaic but a polite way to say "materially poor".
– ChrisW
Nov 2 at 15:16
1
Actually it does also have the meaning lack of courage
– Neuromancer
Nov 3 at 21:16
add a comment |
11
To my understanding of the word "resource" (1, 4), it isn't strictly financial or material. I'd argue that courage can be considered a resource.
– Agi Hammerthief
Nov 1 at 14:26
6
In this context it would be equivalent to saying "He doesn't have it in him."
– SchrodingersStat
Nov 1 at 15:19
I think it's a bit archaic but a polite way to say "materially poor".
– ChrisW
Nov 2 at 15:16
1
Actually it does also have the meaning lack of courage
– Neuromancer
Nov 3 at 21:16
11
11
To my understanding of the word "resource" (1, 4), it isn't strictly financial or material. I'd argue that courage can be considered a resource.
– Agi Hammerthief
Nov 1 at 14:26
To my understanding of the word "resource" (1, 4), it isn't strictly financial or material. I'd argue that courage can be considered a resource.
– Agi Hammerthief
Nov 1 at 14:26
6
6
In this context it would be equivalent to saying "He doesn't have it in him."
– SchrodingersStat
Nov 1 at 15:19
In this context it would be equivalent to saying "He doesn't have it in him."
– SchrodingersStat
Nov 1 at 15:19
I think it's a bit archaic but a polite way to say "materially poor".
– ChrisW
Nov 2 at 15:16
I think it's a bit archaic but a polite way to say "materially poor".
– ChrisW
Nov 2 at 15:16
1
1
Actually it does also have the meaning lack of courage
– Neuromancer
Nov 3 at 21:16
Actually it does also have the meaning lack of courage
– Neuromancer
Nov 3 at 21:16
add a comment |
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Weatherall sounds a bit more like someone who can take anything. Someone who can "weather all" as in "weather the storm".
– mathreadler
2 days ago