Resilient
Floods, layoffs, and rough seasons get described with softer words until you want to say something bounced instead of broke, without sounding like a poster.
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Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; flexible and adaptable.
Memory trick
Think "RE-SILENT" = bouncing back silently/strongly. Or "RESILIENT = RE (again) + SALIENT (jumping)", jumping back again.
Examples
Children are remarkably resilient and can adapt to new situations quickly.
The city proved resilient, rebuilding after the natural disaster.
A resilient mindset helps people overcome challenges and setbacks.
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Etymology
From Latin resilire "to rebound, recoil," from re- "back" + salire "to jump, leap."
Usage Notes
Widely used in psychology, business, and personal development contexts to describe the ability to bounce back from adversity.
Real-life contexts
Describe people bouncing back: "She's resilient after that setback."
Use for systems or materials: "This fabric is resilient and durable."
Great for motivational contexts: "Building a resilient mindset takes practice."
Common Mistakes
Resilience is not just about being tough, it also involves adaptability and the ability to recover.
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Part of Speech
adjective
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