resilient vs steadfast

resilient

adj
  • Having the ability to recover from mental illness, trauma, etc.; having resilience. 

  • Having the ability to absorb energy when deformed. 

  • Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. 

  • Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. 

steadfast

adj
  • Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving. 

  • Fixed or unchanging; steady. 

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