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Resilience

🇬🇧 UK //rɪˈzɪl.jəns// 🇺🇸 US //rɪˈzɪl.jəns//

Meaning of Resilience

The ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change, and keep going in the face of adversity.

In simple words: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

Resilience in a sentence

• Her resilience helped her overcome the challenges of losing her job.
• Children often show remarkable resilience in the face of trauma.
• The organization's resilience was evident after the natural disaster.
• Building resilience can lead to better mental health outcomes.
• His resilience inspired others to keep fighting despite the obstacles.

How to use Resilience

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about mental health, challenges, and personal growth. May not be appropriate for casual conversation without context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'resilient like rubber' – it bounces back when stretched or pressed.

Related words

Collocations with Resilience

• build resilience
• demonstrate resilience
• show resilience
• emotional resilience
• resilience skills

Synonyms for Resilience

• flexibility
• adaptability
• mental toughness
• endurance
• fortitude

Common mistakes with Resilience

• Confused with 'resilient' (the adjective form).
• Using it inappropriately for physical toughness only, ignoring emotional aspects.
• Overusing in casual conversations where simpler words would work.

Frequently asked questions about Resilience

What does Resilience mean?

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

What is the definition of Resilience?

The ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change, and keep going in the face of adversity.

How do you use Resilience in a sentence?

Her resilience helped her overcome the challenges of losing her job.

Can you give another example of Resilience?

Children often show remarkable resilience in the face of trauma.

What are synonyms for Resilience?

Common alternatives include flexibility, adaptability, mental toughness, endurance, fortitude.

What words go with Resilience?

It commonly pairs with build resilience, demonstrate resilience, show resilience, emotional resilience, resilience skills.

What are common mistakes when using Resilience?

Confused with 'resilient' (the adjective form). Using it inappropriately for physical toughness only, ignoring emotional aspects. Overusing in casual conversations where simpler words would work.

How do you pronounce Resilience?

US: //rɪˈzɪl.jəns//, UK: //rɪˈzɪl.jəns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Resilience?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about mental health, challenges, and personal growth. May not be appropriate for casual conversation without context.