Able to bounce back from adversity (9)
I believe the answer is:
resilient
'able to bounce back from adversity' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for resilient that I've seen before include "able to withstand disappointment" , "Able to spring back into shape" , "Adaptable" , "Elastic" , "Able to recover quickly" .)