resilience - Master This Word
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resilience Word Meanings
- the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
- flexibility in adapting to change
- the capacity to withstand or adjust to stress
resilience Example Sentences
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resilience Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/
US
/rɪˈzɪl.jəns/
resilience Word Etymology
The root is 'resilire' = to jump back, from 're-' = back + 'salire' = to jump. It traces back to Latin, then Old French, reaching English. Picture a rubber band that stretches but bounces back into shape.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Resilience is the capacity to bounce back after setbacks, adapt to new circumstances, and keep functioning under pressure. In everyday life it means recovering from disappointments, maintaining hope, and learning from mistakes. It also covers flexibility when plans change, openness to feedback, and adjusting strategies while protecting well-being. People develop resilience through healthy routines, social support, and reframing challenges as opportunities. It is not about ignoring emotions or pretending difficulties don’t matter; rather, it’s about balancing perseverance with self-care and realistic judgment. In education and work, resilience helps you stay motivated, recover from failures quickly, and persist through obstacles or uncertainty.
Usage Reminders
- bounce back easily from difficulties
- keep a flexible mindset when plans shift
- balance perseverance with self-care to avoid burnout
- seek support from others to grow resilience
- view setbacks as learning opportunities
Common Misconceptions
- Resilience means never feeling overwhelmed or sad
- It is the same as being stubborn or toughing it out at all costs
- It is only an individual trait, not influenced by relationships or community
- It requires ignoring emotions or pretending difficulties don’t exist
- You either have resilience or you don’t; it cannot be developed
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker how English tends to package resilience as a mix of bounce-back capability, adaptability, and stress tolerance, and note learner traps such as equating it with toughness or minimizing emotions.
Learning Tips
- Read widely about real-world examples of resilience from news, biographies, and case studies; notice how people describe bounce-back and adaptation.
- Keep a resilience diary: note a setback each day and one action you took to recover.
- Practice stress-reduction techniques (breathing, sleep, physical activity) to build tolerance.
- Seek feedback and reflective questions to reframe challenges as opportunities.
- Build a diverse support network and reach out when needed.
- Set small, achievable goals to maintain progress during tough periods.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'resilience'?
A.Fighting
B.Strength
C.Fearful
D.Weakness
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'resilience' correctly?
A.She was easily discouraged and lacked resilience.
B.He always gave up easily, showing resilience.
C.In the face of challenges, she showed resilience and kept going.
D.He feared failure and demonstrated resilience.
Step 3: Similar Words
Select the synonym for 'resilience':
A.Vulnerability
B.Perseverance
C.Fragility
D.Despair
Step 4: Opposite Words
Select the opposite of 'resilience':
A.Defeat
B.Adaptability
C.Flexibility
D.Persistence
Step 5: Mastery
How can a person demonstrate resilience in their daily life?
A.By giving up easily on tasks
B.By avoiding challenges
C.By bouncing back from failures and setbacks
D.By being pessimistic
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