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tenacious

/təˈneɪʃəs/

A windswept tree growing from a rocky mountainside at sunset

Picture a small tree growing from a crack in a cliff. Its roots grip the rock, and its branches keep reaching for the light. That is tenacious: holding on firmly and continuing even when things get difficult.

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An old flowering tree blooming after a storm

Imagine an old flowering tree after a storm. Its trunk is twisted and scarred, but new blossoms still open toward the light. It has been bent, weathered, and damaged — but it continues to grow. That is what it means to be resilient.

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resilient

1
Nature
These plants are resilient and usually bounce back after a few days without water.
2
People
He's a resilient player who doesn't lose confidence after a bad game.
3
Community
After the storm, the town was remarkably resilient and reopened most shops within a week.
4
Small business
Small family businesses are often more resilient than people expect during hard times.

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Technical systems
The new network is built to be resilient to power cuts and cyberattacks.
- Patternresilient to + problem
  able to keep working despite it
6
Emotional development
Raising emotionally resilient children takes patience, support, and clear boundaries.