Resilient

/rɪˈzɪl.jənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Children are often remarkably resilient, adapting to new circumstances with ease.

able to return to an original shape or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched.

The resilient material used in these shoes ensures they maintain their shape after extensive use.

From Latin 'resilientem', the present participle of 'resilire', meaning 'to leap back'.

bounce back

to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks

weather the storm

to endure a difficult situation with resilience

stay strong

to maintain strength in adversity

resilience

the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties

resiliency

the ability to recover from setbacks

adaptability

the ability to adjust to new conditions

bounce back from hard times

After losing his job, he really managed to bounce back; he's so resilient!

tough it out

She knows how to tough it out when things get rough; that's the definition of resilient.