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The synonyms of “Resistant” are: insubordinate, resistive, immune, tolerant, repellent, impervious to, proof against, unaffected by, repellent of, opposed to, averse to, hostile to, inimical to, anti, unwilling to accept, disinclined to accept, reluctant to accept, unenthusiastic about
Resistant as an Adjective
Definitions of "Resistant" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “resistant” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.
- Able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress.
- Incapable of absorbing or mixing with.
- Offering resistance to something or someone.
- Impervious to being affected.
- Relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection.
- Denoting starch that is not easily broken down by enzymes within the body and is therefore minimally absorbed during digestion.
Synonyms of "Resistant" as an adjective (18 Words)
| anti | Opposed. The local councils are anti. |
| averse to | Strongly opposed. |
| disinclined to accept | Unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval. |
| hostile to | Very unfavorable to life or growth. |
| immune | Relating to immune resistance. Immune to persuasion. |
| impervious to | Not admitting of passage or capable of being affected. |
| inimical to | Not friendly. |
| insubordinate | Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders. An insubordinate attitude. |
| opposed to | Being in opposition or having an opponent. |
| proof against | Able to withstand. |
| reluctant to accept | Not eager. |
| repellent | Causing disgust or distaste. A water repellent fabric. |
| repellent of | Serving or tending to repel. |
| resistive | Exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance. |
| tolerant | Tolerant and forgiving under provocation. The plant is tolerant of saltwater. |
| unaffected by | Emotionally unmoved. |
| unenthusiastic about | On the move. |
| unwilling to accept | In spite of contrary volition. |
Usage Examples of "Resistant" as an adjective
- The new hybrid is more resistant to drought.
- Some of the old Churches are resistant to change.
- A water-resistant adhesive.
- Resistant to the effects of heat.
- Plastic highly resistant to steam and water.
- Resistant to persuasion.
- Cooked rice, like bread, contains a useful amount of resistant starch, which acts like fibre in the digestive system.
Associations of "Resistant" (30 Words)
| contumacy | Willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court. |
| defiance | A hostile challenge. The demonstration was held in defiance of official warnings. |
| defiant | Showing defiance. A defiant attitude. |
| disobedient | Unwilling to submit to authority. Larry was stern with disobedient employees. |
| fireproof | Make something fireproof. Nearby museum buildings will be fireproofed. |
| forgiving | Ready and willing to forgive. A forgiving embrace to the naughty child. |
| harden | Harden by reheating and cooling in oil. Suspicion hardened into certainty. |
| immune | A person who is immune to a particular infection. They were naturally immune to hepatitis B. |
| incombustible | (especially of a building material or component) consisting or made of material that does not burn if exposed to fire. An incombustible floor construction. |
| insubordinate | Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority. An insubordinate attitude. |
| lenient | Tolerant or lenient. Lenient magistrates. |
| magnanimous | Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person. Magnanimous toward his enemies. |
| mutinous | Consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny. Mutinous soldiers occupied the radio station. |
| nonflammable | Impossible to ignite. |
| obstreperous | Noisy and difficult to control. The boy is cocky and obstreperous. |
| ohm | German physicist who formulated Ohm’s law (1787-1854. |
| permissive | Allowing a biological or biochemical process to occur. Using permissive footpaths you can visit meadows on both the banks of the river. |
| rambunctious | Noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline. A rambunctious tyke. |
| rebellious | (of a thing) not easily controlled or kept in place. I became very rebellious and opted out. |
| recalcitrant | Stubbornly resistant to authority or control. A stiff necked recalcitrant and troublemaker. |
| reluctantly | In an unwilling and hesitant way. He reluctantly agrees to do his duty. |
| resistive | Of or concerning electrical resistance. |
| strength | Physical energy or intensity. They were taking no chances with the strength of the retaining wall. |
| strong | Having a strong physiological or chemical effect. Despite his strong constitution constant worry and exposure to the elements had worn him down. |
| stubborn | Tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield. The removal of stubborn screws. |
| tolerant | Tolerant and forgiving under provocation. Fault tolerant computer systems. |
| toughen | Make tough or tougher. A falcon has scaly skin on its legs that toughens up very quickly. |
| uncontrollable | Impossible to repress or control. Uncontrollable pain. |
| ungovernable | Of persons. An ungovernable impulse to run away. |
| unruly | Of persons. Kate tried to control her unruly emotions. |
