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rebounder

rebounder

1 5.0
A person who recovers quickly after problems
  • noun
  • /ˈriːˌbaʊndər/
translation icon : persona resiliente
  • Even after losing his job, John proved himself to be an exceptional rebounder by starting his own successful business.

Examples

  • After failing the exam, she was a true rebounder, quickly finding a study group to help her succeed next time.

  • Rick Newman is the author of "Rebounders: How Winners Pivot From Setback."

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  • Despite facing numerous challenges throughout her career, she has always been a resilient rebounder, adapting and thriving in tough situations.

Synonyms

comebacker
vsrebounder
7.1

A person or team that returns to success after a time of poor results

recovers quickly from setbacks or disappointments rather than after a long decline

How Recovered

champion
600 2.4
rebounder
1 5.0
contender
152 3.5
returnee
6 4.4

Surface Forms

rebounder singular
rebounders plural

Morphology

rebounder = rebound (semi-transparent) = re + bound + er

The term 'rebounder' is derived from 'rebound', but the specific meaning of recovering from setbacks is not a standard derivation.

Etymology

The word rebounder comes from re- 'again' and bound 'to jump or bounce back', with -er for a person. So a rebounder is someone who 'bounces back' quickly after a setback.