what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Meaning · English
Hardship builds moral character.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “what doesn't kill you makes you stronger” mean?
Hardship builds moral character.
Is “what doesn't kill you makes you stronger” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.