Synonyms for

Resilience

Verb / rɪˈzɪli:ʌns / / rɪˈzɪljʌns / Another word for resilience — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The ability to recover from difficult situations quickly.

Synonyms & similar words

resiliency flexibility adaptability toughness endurance fortitude perseverance strength stamina courage bravery pluck grit backbone resistance robustness vigor tenacity persistence determination mettle

Synonyms by register

Formal

elasticity durability toughness adaptability

Informal

bounce-back-ability toughness grit

Literary

fortitude steadfastness endurance

Antonyms

fragility vulnerability weakness inability susceptibility defeat

Common collocations

  • mental resilience
  • emotional resilience
  • build resilience
  • demonstrate resilience
  • bounce back
  • recover quickly
  • adapt to change

Word family

noun resilience
verb resile
adjective resilient

Usage note

Resilience refers to the ability to recover quickly from difficulties. It is often used in contexts of mental health, disaster recovery, and ecological systems.

Example sentences

  1. Resilience is an important skill to have when things don't go as planned.
  2. After the storm, the community showed resilience as they worked together to rebuild.
  3. Even though she failed the test, her resilience allowed her to try again and improve her grade.
  4. The athlete's resilience helped her recover from a serious injury and get back to playing her sport.
  5. In the face of adversity, it's important to show resilience and not give up.

Quotes

  • Resilience is very different than being numb. Resilience means you experience, you feel, you fail, you hurt. You fall. But, you keep going. - Yasmin Mogahed
  • The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you'd ever believe at first glance. - Jodi Picoult
  • Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it's less good than the one you had before. - Elizabeth Edwards

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