resilient
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for resilient, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Able to recover quickly from difficulty, damage, or hardship.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use resilient
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a resilient economy
emotionally resilient
resilient materials
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.
