resilient

/ˈrɛz.li.ənt/

adjective★Intermediate

formal

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions, tough situations, or adversity.

The resilient community quickly rebuilt after the natural disaster.

She demonstrated remarkable resilience in overcoming her illness.

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Often used to describe people, systems, or organizations that bounce back from challenges.

Collocations

resilient toable to withstand or recover fromshow resiliencedemonstrate the ability to recover from adversitybuild resiliencedevelop the ability to withstand challenges

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

bounce backphrase

to recover quickly from a setback

weather the stormidiom

to endure a difficult period successfully

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Resilient is often used in formal contexts, such as psychology, engineering, or disaster management, to describe the ability to recover from adversity.

⚡Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Resilient is an adjective and should not be confused with 'resilience', which is the noun form.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'resilire' meaning 'to rebound or leap back', from 're-' (back) + 'salire' (to leap).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe both physical and psychological resilience. Often used in contexts of personal growth, disaster recovery, or system design.

Word Breakdown

re-

back

prefix

-sil-

leap

root

-ent

able to

suffix

✎ Noted on June 5, 2026EN → EN