re·sis·tant
ri-ˈzi-stənt 
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus
Examples of resistant in a Sentence
Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Reacher was resistant to technology in a way that no longer made sense in the 2020s.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Nortiv 8 ActiveBreeze Walking Shoes The shoes also have a breathable mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities, along with a slip-resistant outsole for stability on concrete, grass, gravel, and more.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Many Republicans, who are traditionally in tune with the business sector, are critical of Obamacare and resistant to extending the subsidies.
—Caitlyn Reilly, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Each retails between $130 and $140 and maintains Xtratuf’s F’s slip-resistant sole and waterproof rubber shell.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Reacher was resistant to technology in a way that no longer made sense in the 2020s.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Nortiv 8 ActiveBreeze Walking Shoes The shoes also have a breathable mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities, along with a slip-resistant outsole for stability on concrete, grass, gravel, and more.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Many Republicans, who are traditionally in tune with the business sector, are critical of Obamacare and resistant to extending the subsidies.
—Caitlyn Reilly, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resistant
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
variants
also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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