resilient

//rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt//
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Adjective

resilientCanonical form
more resilientComparative
most resilientSuperlative
1

Able to recover quickly from difficulties, setbacks, or hardship; tough and adaptable.

Children are often more resilient than adults think.

2

(Of a substance or object) able to spring back into shape after being bent, stretched, or compressed.

This resilient rubber ball bounces back to its original shape after being squeezed.