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resilience

[rɪˈzɪliəns]

resilience Definition

  • 1the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
  • 2the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity

Using resilience: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "resilience" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The team showed great resilience in coming back from a 3-0 deficit to win the game.

  • Example

    The resilience of the material allowed it to withstand extreme temperatures.

  • Example

    Her resilience in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.

resilience Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using resilience

  • recover quickly from a setback or difficult situation

    Example

    Despite the initial setback, she was able to bounce back and achieve her goals.

  • get back on one's feet

    recover from a difficult situation and return to a normal state

    Example

    After losing his job, he struggled for a while but eventually got back on his feet and found a new job.

  • roll with the punches

    adapt to difficult situations and setbacks with resilience and flexibility

    Example

    She has learned to roll with the punches and not let setbacks get her down.

Phrases with resilience

  • emotional resilience

    the ability to adapt to stressful situations and cope with life's ups and downs in a healthy way

    Example

    Her emotional resilience helped her overcome the trauma of losing her job.

  • a program designed to help individuals develop skills to cope with stress and adversity

    Example

    The company offers resilience training to its employees to help them manage work-related stress.

  • the process of developing skills and strategies to cope with adversity and build mental toughness

    Example

    The therapist worked with the patient on resilience building exercises to help him manage his anxiety.

Origins of resilience

from Latin 'resilire', meaning 'to rebound'

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Summary: resilience in Brief

Resilience [rɪˈzɪliəns] refers to the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and bounce back from setbacks. It can also refer to the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape. Examples include 'The team showed great resilience in coming back from a 3-0 deficit to win the game.' and 'The resilience of the material allowed it to withstand extreme temperatures.' Phrases like 'emotional resilience' and 'resilience training' denote the development of coping skills and mental toughness, while idioms like 'bounce back' and 'roll with the punches' describe the ability to adapt to difficult situations.

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