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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As Clemons explains, "Evolution is powerful, and in bacteria, resistance to antibiotics develops quickly. This means that we now deal with bacteria that are resistant to all the medicines that we have."

From Science Daily

First, human engagement may prove to be critical in a large number of functions, while non-AI businesses may prove more resistant to competition.

From MarketWatch

It’s true that forced treatment doesn’t always get the desired outcome, and can backfire if it makes the person more resistant to treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

“As humans we are naturally resistant to change, especially baseball fans, and I say that as a baseball fan,” Nelson said this week at the team’s Camelback Ranch training facility.

From Los Angeles Times

Manufacturers frequently treat these fibers with chemicals to make them flame resistant, waterproof, or antimicrobial.

From Science Daily

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