resilience (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪliəns/

Definition

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Examples

• The community showed remarkable resilience in rebuilding after the devastating earthquake.

• Developing emotional resilience is crucial for navigating life's inevitable setbacks.

• The resilience of the human spirit allows people to overcome even the most tragic circumstances.

How to Use resilience

resilience in (prepositional phrase)

The ability to recover within a specific context or group. — "There is growing interest in promoting resilience in young people."

resilience to (prepositional phrase)

The ability to withstand or recover from a specific stressor. — "The new system has improved resilience to cyber attacks."

Synonyms of resilience

Words with a similar meaning to resilience:

• toughness
• fortitude
• adaptability
• endurance

Antonyms of resilience

Words with the opposite meaning to resilience:

• fragility
• vulnerability

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