CEFR B2

resilience

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: toughness, fortitude, adaptability, endurance

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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."

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