Synonyms

resistant

American

[ri-zis-tuhnt] / rɪˈzɪs tənt /

adjective

exhibiting or offering resistance; resisting (often used in combination).

stain-resistant;
resistant to change.

noun

a person or thing that resists.

Other Word Forms

antiresistant adjective
antiresistantly adverb
resistantly adverb
unresistant adjective

Etymology

Origin of resistant

1590–1600; < Middle French resistant, present participle of resister to resist; -ant

Example Sentences

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Patients with resistant hypertension face a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and heart failure.

From Science Daily

He was seeking out a better, more available, more temperature resistant material that might also be functional, such as silicon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other finance executives are weighing staff cuts, particularly for employees who are more resistant to gaining new technological skills.

From The Wall Street Journal

Glass is stable, cost-effective, and resistant to harsh environments, making it well suited for scalable deployment.

From Science Daily

At the end of the Ashes, McCullum appeared resistant to having change imposed on him, and Key said he does not want the coach to lose his "authenticity".

From BBC

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