resilient
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)
- Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances): Having the ability to absorb energy when deformed.
- Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)
- Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people): Having the ability to recover from mental illness, trauma, etc.; having resilience.
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