CEFR B2

resilient

adjective

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Examples

Children are often more resilient than adults.
The economy proved surprisingly resilient in the face of the crisis.

Synonyms: tough, strong, hardy, unyielding, indomitable

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resilient (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪliənt/

Definition

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Examples

Children are often more resilient than adults.
The economy proved surprisingly resilient in the face of the crisis.
She has a resilient spirit that helps her overcome any challenge.

How to Use resilient

resilient to (prepositional phrase): Able to withstand or recover from a specific challenge or condition. — "The new building materials are highly resilient to fire."
resilient in (prepositional phrase): Showing resilience in a particular situation or context. — "He was resilient in his efforts to achieve his goals."

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