As a Noun: 1. The ability a person has to recover quickly from a setback or misfortune, such as an illness. English = resilience. 2. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be able to recover quickly from unpleasant or damaging events. English = (be) resilient. 2. Note: 1. Source of this recommended sign: DeafConnetED, Melbourne Polytechnic.