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Word of the Day
Intermediate
Resilient
/rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/
· adjective
What does "Resilient" mean?
Able to recover quickly from difficulty, setbacks, or stress. A resilient person bounces back instead of staying down.
Example sentences
1
Kids are surprisingly resilient — they recover from tough moments faster than adults.
2
Her resilient attitude helped her get through the breakup.
3
Indian small businesses have proven remarkably resilient during downturns.
Common mistake
'Resilient' describes a person or thing that recovers. Don't confuse with 'resistant' which means refusing to accept something.