Synonyms for
Resilient
Definition
able to recover from difficult or challenging situations; able to spring back into shape
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Common collocations
- resilient economy
- resilient spirit
- resilient person
- resilient community
- resilient infrastructure
- resilient workforce
- highly resilient
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Usage note
Resilient describes the ability to recover quickly from difficulties. It is often used in contexts of personal strength, economic stability, or environmental adaptation.
Example sentences
- The rubber ball was very resilient and kept bouncing back when we threw it.
- The people of that town are very resilient; they were able to rebuild after the hurricane.
- Even though she failed her test, she was resilient enough to study harder and do better next time.
- The athlete's muscles were very resilient and he was able to recover quickly from his injury.
- The company's profits were resilient despite the economic downturn.
Quotes
'Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it's less good than the one you had before.' - Elizabeth Edwards
'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela
'You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.' - Marcus Aurelius