Resilient

Full definition of resilient

Adjective

1. Able to endure tribulation without cracking.
• 1994, Michael Grumley, The Last Diary:He’s resilient, and strong, but sometimes tonight, here, the weight of what he’s saying makes him stop, pause as if lost.

Derived terms

• resilience

Synonyms

• bendable
• flexible
• strong

Antonyms

• brittle
• fragile