resilient
2 antonyms and opposites of resilient, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Able to recover quickly from difficulty, damage, or hardship.
Antonyms
How to use resilient
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin resiliens, "rebounding", present participle of resilio.
Full origin of resilient →Frequently asked questions
What does “resilient” mean?
The word “resilient” means able to recover quickly from difficulty, damage, or hardship. In plain terms, able to bounce back — whether that's a person after hardship or a material after being deformed.
How do you pronounce “resilient”?
“Resilient” is pronounced rih-ZIHL-yuhnt (/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “resilient” in a sentence?
Here is “resilient” used in a sentence: “Children are often remarkably resilient after a big change.”
What is another word for “resilient”?
Words with a similar meaning to “resilient” include bendable, flexible and strong.
What is the opposite of “resilient”?
The opposite of “resilient” — its antonyms — are brittle and fragile.
What part of speech is “resilient”?
“Resilient” is an adjective.
Where does the word “resilient” come from?
The word “resilient” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin resiliens, "rebounding", present participle of resilio.
Is “resilient” a common word?
“Resilient” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.