Word of the Day
December 29, 2022
Resiliency
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; the ability to spring back into shape after setbacks, hardship, or adversity.
From Latin 'resilire' meaning 'to leap back' or 'rebound,' combining 're-' (back) and 'salire' (to jump or leap). First used in English in the 1620s.
Usage Examples
- The Sabrin family's resiliency after surviving the Holocaust allowed them to build a new life in America.
- Economic resiliency requires individuals to adapt to changing market conditions without government dependence.
- American resiliency has historically overcome economic downturns, wars, and social challenges.
From the Show
Dr. Murray Sabrin’s remarkable journey from a $26-per-month apartment on Manhattan’s Lower East Side to professor and author exemplified resiliency throughout the December 29, 2022 broadcast, demonstrating that the American Dream remains achievable through perseverance.