resilient
gb/ɹɪzˈɪliənt/ us/ɹɪzˈɪliənt/
B2
English
~ 13300
lelkileg rugalmas, reziliens, rugalmas, elasztikus, ellenálló
B2
1
reziliens
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is resilient after [something difficult]
Children can be incredibly resilient after big changes like moving to a new country.
A gyerekek hihetetlenül rugalmasak tudnak lenni olyan nagy változások után, mint például egy új országba költözés.
Despite losing her job, she stayed resilient and started her own business within a year.
Annak ellenére, hogy elvesztette az állását, lelkileg erős maradt, és egy éven belül saját vállalkozást indított.
He was emotionally resilient enough to ask for help and rebuild his life.
A resilient workforce can adapt to sudden changes in the market.
Therapy can help people become more resilient in the face of stress.
Learner examples
She is very resilient after her accident.
A balesete után nagyon rugalmasnak bizonyult lelkileg.
He felt sad, but he is resilient and soon felt better.
Szomorú volt, de lelkileg rugalmas, ezért hamar jobban lett.
Resilient people do not give up when life is hard.
My sister is resilient and can handle a lot of stress.
We want our children to be resilient when they meet problems.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "resilient" with "resistant". "Resilient" means you can recover or bounce back after something bad, while "resistant" means something does not affect you much in the first place (e.g., "resistant to disease"). Another mistake is spelling it as *resistent* instead of *resilient*.
Meaning
able to recover emotionally
Collocations
emotionally resilient
|mentally resilient
|highly resilient
|remarkably resilient
|resilient spirit
|resilient child
Synonyms
tough (More informal; can also suggest physical strength or a rough personality, not just emotional recovery.)
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hardy (Suggests not easily made ill or upset; often used for people who cope well with hardship or bad conditions.)
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strong-minded (Focuses more on firm opinions and willpower than on recovery after emotional stress.)
Antonyms
fragile (Suggests someone is easily upset or hurt by difficulties, the opposite of bouncing back.)
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vulnerable (Emphasizes being easily hurt or affected by problems instead of coping well with them.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|health
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Able to feel okay again quickly after bad or hard things happen.
Able to quickly return to a healthy, balanced mental or emotional state after stress, difficulty, or change.
B2
2
rugalmas
B1
elasztikus
B2
Usage pattern:
a resilient [material/object/surface]
The new running track is made from a resilient material that reduces impact on the joints.
Az új futópálya olyan rugalmas anyagból készült, amely csökkenti az ízületekre nehezedő terhelést.
These resilient foam mats are perfect for a home gym.
Ezek a rugalmas habszivacs szőnyegek tökéletesek egy otthoni edzőterembe.
Engineers chose a resilient surface for the playground to reduce injuries.
The soles of the shoes are light yet resilient, providing good support.
We need a resilient seal that will not crack in cold weather.
Learner examples
The mattress is soft but resilient.
A matrac puha, de rugalmas.
Rubber is a very resilient material.
A gumi nagyon rugalmas anyag.
This ball is resilient and does not lose its shape.
The floor is resilient, so it feels gentle on your feet.
We need a resilient chair that will not break easily.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "strong" or "hard" instead of "resilient" when they want to say something bends and returns to its shape. "Strong" suggests it does not break; "resilient" suggests it can be pressed or bent and then comes back. Another confusion is with "durable", which means it lasts a long time but does not necessarily spring back.
Meaning
able to spring back in shape
Collocations
resilient material
|resilient surface
|resilient rubber
|resilient foam
|highly resilient
|resilient floor covering
Synonyms
elastic (More technical and specific to materials that stretch and return to their shape.)
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springy (More informal; emphasizes a bouncy feeling rather than technical properties.)
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flexible (Focuses on being easy to bend; does not always imply returning fully to the original shape.)
Antonyms
brittle (Breaks or cracks easily instead of bending and springing back.)
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rigid (Hard or impossible to bend, with no sense of bouncing back.)
Themes
science
|engineering
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Able to go back to its normal shape after you push, bend, or press it.
Able to return to its original shape or position after being bent, stretched, or compressed.
C1
3
Usage pattern:
a resilient [system/organization/economy/infrastructure]
The report concludes that the country has a resilient economy that can withstand global shocks.
A jelentés arra a következtetésre jut, hogy az országnak olyan ellenálló gazdasága van, amely képes elviselni a globális sokkokat.
We need a more resilient healthcare system to deal with future pandemics.
Egy ellenállóbb egészségügyi rendszerre van szükségünk ahhoz, hogy meg tudjunk birkózni a jövőbeli járványokkal.
Building resilient infrastructure is a key goal of the new government plan.
A resilient supply chain can adapt quickly when one factory shuts down.
Designing resilient cities will help us respond better to climate change.
Learner examples
The company wants a resilient system that does not fail easily.
A vállalat olyan ellenálló rendszert szeretne, amely nem hibásodik meg könnyen.
They are working to build a resilient economy after the crisis.
A válság után egy ellenálló gazdaság felépítésén dolgoznak.
We must make our city more resilient to floods.
This network is resilient and keeps working during power cuts.
A resilient hospital can still help people during a disaster.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "resistant" instead of "resilient" in system or economy contexts (e.g., *a resistant economy*). "Resistant" describes not being affected much by something specific (like "water-resistant"), while "resilient" focuses on staying functional or recovering quickly. Another mistake is using only "strong" or "good" where "resilient" gives a more precise meaning.
Meaning
systems that withstand or recover
Collocations
resilient economy
|resilient system
|resilient infrastructure
|resilient supply chain
|climate-resilient communities
|resilient ecosystem
Synonyms
robust (Common in technical and business contexts; stresses strength and not failing under stress.)
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stable (Focuses more on not changing or not having big ups and downs, rather than recovering after shocks.)
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durable (Emphasizes lasting a long time; does not always stress quick recovery after problems.)
Antonyms
fragile (Likely to break down or be badly affected by problems or shocks.)
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vulnerable (Easily harmed or disrupted by outside forces, such as crises or attacks.)
Themes
business
|society
|technology
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Able to keep working, or to work normally again quickly, after big problems or changes.
Able to continue functioning or quickly return to normal after problems, shocks, or changes, especially about systems, organizations, or economies.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resilient
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɪliənt/
US/ɹɪzˈɪliənt/
Syllables & stress
re - si - li - ent (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (si)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: resilient
Word family
Core family
resilience
noun C1
Related words
resiliently
adverb
Advanced or less common
resiliency
noun
Expressions
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