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What is another word for Resilience? – 156 Resilience Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adaptability elasticity flexibility buoyancy hardiness toughness fortitude grit mettle backbone stamina endurance perseverance persistence determination grittiness pluck pluckiness tenacity doggedness stubbornness obstinacy unyieldingness firmness steadfastness resolution resolve strength steadiness stability robustness vigor vitality spirit guts nerve courage bravery valor dauntlessness fearlessness audacity boldness intrepidity

    Meaning of Resilience

    The ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions or challenges.

    Definitions

    • The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions or challenges
    • * The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape after being bent, stretched, or compressed

    Etymology of Resilience

    The word "resilience" comes from the Latin word "resilire", which means "to jump back" or "to recoil", and is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "silire" (meaning "to jump" or "to leap")
    The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the ability of materials to resist deformation and return to their original shape
    In the 20th century, the concept of resilience was expanded to include the ability of individuals and communities to withstand and recover from adversity

    Example Uses

    • The community showed remarkable resilience in the face of the natural disaster, coming together to support each other and rebuild their homes
    • * The new material has excellent resilience, able to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures without losing its shape
    • * The athlete's resilience and determination allowed her to overcome a serious injury and return to competition

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fragility weakness vulnerability susceptibility delicacy daintiness frailty feebleness infirmity decrepitude brittleness shatterability crumbliness flimsiness instability unreliability unsteadiness irresoluteness spinelessness cowardice timidity faintness languor lassitude enervation debility

    Related Nouns

    strength courage fortitude grit stamina endurance perseverance persistence determination backbone mettle spirit vitality vigor robustness hardness toughness flexibility adaptability elasticity buoyancy resilience resistance immunity invincibility invulnerability solidity firmness steadiness stability

    Related Verbs

    withstand resist recover bounce spring leap jump bound adapt adjust cope survive thrive persevere persist endure tolerate bear suffer struggle fight overcome conquer vanquish defeat triumph

    Related Adjectives

    strong courageous brave bold fearless dauntless intrepid audacious vigorous vital robust hardy tough flexible adaptable elastic buoyant resilient resistant immune invincible invulnerable solid firm steady stable unshakeable unbreakable irrepressible indomitable