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resilience

noun
UK
/rɪˈzɪliəns/
US
/rɪˈzɪliəns/
noun

the ability of people or things to recover quickly after something unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc.

He showed great courage and resilience in fighting back from a losing position to win the game.

noun

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