resilient

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die nach Schwierigkeiten, Rückschlägen oder Schäden schnell wieder stark wird; widerstandsfähig und anpassungsfähig.

Describes a person or thing that is able to recover quickly from difficulties, setbacks, or damage; tough and adaptable.

1. B2formal

   Able to recover quickly from difficult conditions, setbacks, or adversity.

   Widerstandsfähig

   • She is a resilient person who always bounces back from failure.
   • The community proved resilient after the natural disaster.
   • Children are often more resilient than adults think.

   Synonymeadaptivebuoyantflexiblehardyrobustruggedstrongsturdytough

   Antonymedelicatefragilevulnerableweak

2. Flexible and durableB2formal

   Able to return to its original shape after being bent, stretched, or compressed.

   Elastisch und belastbar

   • This material is highly resilient and can withstand heavy use.
   • The rubber band is resilient and stretches without breaking.
   • Resilient fabrics are ideal for outdoor furniture.

   Synonymeelasticflexiblepliablerubberyspringysupple

   Antonymebrittlefragilerigid