Resilient
(adjective)
- Able to spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
- Able to cope with difficult situations, recover from setbacks, or keep going in the face of adversity.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from french résilient, from résilience "ability to spring back", from resilire "to leap back", from re- "back" + salire "to leap".
Examples:
- The resilient material was able to withstand the impact.
- She was resilient in the face of adversity.
- The community was resilient in the aftermath of the disaster.
- He was resilient thanks to his strong support system.
- The economy was resilient and able to bounce back quickly from the recession.