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resilient
able to recover quickly from difficulties
Synonyms
- tough
- hardy
- buoyant
Antonyms
- fragile
- vulnerable
resilient in a sentence
Children are often more resilient than adults expect.
Children are often more resilient than adults expect.
Where it comes from
From Latin resilire 'to leap back'
Memory hook
RE (back) + SILIENT (spring) — bounces back.
Read it in context
- The Locker Choice Narrative