noun [U]
1 the ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc:
He showed great courage and resilience in fighting back from a losing position to win the game.
2 the ability of a substance to return to its original shape after it has been bent, stretched or pressed:
the natural beauty and resilience of wool
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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