resilient
re-sil-ient/ɹɪˈzɪlaɪənt/US
adjective
- 1
Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. Having the ability to absorb energy when deformed.
- 2
Having the ability to absorb energy when deformed.
- 3
Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. Having the ability to recover from mental illness, trauma, etc.; having resilience.
- 4
Having the ability to recover from mental illness, trauma, etc.; having resilience.
Etymology
From Latin resilire, "to leap back, rebound".
Antonyms
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