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UK//rɪˈzɪl.ənt//US//rɪˈzɪl.jənt//

Meaning of Resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

In simple words: Able to recover quickly from difficulties or tough situations.

Resilient in a sentence

  • The resilient community rebuilt itself after the natural disaster.
  • Children can be surprisingly resilient in the face of challenges.
  • Resilient individuals often find ways to overcome adversity.
  • The technology industry is known for being highly resilient during economic downturns.
  • Her resilient spirit helped her cope with the loss.

How to use Resilient

Often used to describe people, communities, or systems that can bounce back from challenges. It's neutral and suitable in formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

be + resilient

Memory hint

Think of a rubber band that stretches but returns to its original shape; that's resilience.

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Collocations with Resilient

  • resilient personality
  • resilient behavior
  • resilient society
  • resilient mindset
  • resilient design

Synonyms for Resilient

Opposites of Resilient

Common mistakes with Resilient

  • Confusing resilient with resistant; resilient means to recover, while resistant means to oppose.
  • Using negative forms incorrectly; resilient is mostly used positively.
  • Mixing up 'resilient' and 'durable'; durable indicates lasting quality, while resilient refers to recovery.

Compare Resilient with Tough, Strong, Flexible

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Frequently asked questions about Resilient

What does Resilient mean?

Able to recover quickly from difficulties or tough situations.

What is the definition of Resilient?

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

How do you use Resilient in a sentence?

The resilient community rebuilt itself after the natural disaster.

Can you give another example of Resilient?

Children can be surprisingly resilient in the face of challenges.

What are synonyms for Resilient?

Common alternatives include tough, strong, flexible, adaptable, buoyant.

What is the opposite of Resilient?

Opposite meanings include fragile, vulnerable, weak.

What words go with Resilient?

It commonly pairs with resilient personality, resilient behavior, resilient society, resilient mindset, resilient design.

What are common mistakes when using Resilient?

Confusing resilient with resistant; resilient means to recover, while resistant means to oppose. Using negative forms incorrectly; resilient is mostly used positively. Mixing up 'resilient' and 'durable'; durable indicates lasting quality, while resilient refers to recovery.

How do you pronounce Resilient?

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

When should I use Resilient?

Often used to describe people, communities, or systems that can bounce back from challenges. It's neutral and suitable in formal and informal contexts.