NONRESISTANT Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

nonresistant

adjective

ˌnän-ri-ˈzi-stənt

Definition of nonresistant

as in resigned

receiving or enduring without offering resistance the nonresistant arrest of most of the demonstrators

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Recent Examples of nonresistant Over time, the proportion of resistant bacteria will increase as nonresistant bacteria are killed by the antibiotic. — Andre Hudson, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2021 The complaint accuses the police officers, Jordan Belchamber and Christino Quinonez, of failing to immediately intervene upon seeing Zapata Hernandez being restrained — handcuffed, nonresistant and facedown — on the pavement. — Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2021 Lastly, southeast Asian countries have a relatively low transmission rate, meaning resistant strains run up against less competition from more dominant nonresistant strains. — Washington Post, 30 July 2019 Heavy use of antibiotics, while often necessary, can kill off the nonresistant infections and allow resistant ones to thrive. — Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2019 When the new drug kills off the resistant bacteria, nonresistant versions will have a better chance of surviving. — K. N. Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2016

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonresistant

Adjective

There’s no wonder or dread in this future — just the resigned acceptance that nothing is remarkable, despite all the nifty gadgets everyone has.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Liz Alvarado skillfully broadens this figure from a resigned, knowing older woman committed to marrying for security, to believably revealing dormant feelings within her that tamped down her first-and-only true enamorado Diego.

— Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026

Definition of resigned

Adjective

This fantasy of the obedient wife becomes Agamemnon’s undoing.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
But Magdalen’s temporary embodiment of her sister’s demure, obedient nature does not temper her impulsive, dramatic tendencies—only the development of an empathetic, analytical intelligence can do that.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of obedient

Adjective

Co-owner, club ambassador, strength and conditioning coach, headgear salesman, charity fundraiser and now kit designer… nobody can accuse JJ Watt of being a passive investor at Burnley.

— Matt Slater, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Most expat retirees start by applying for a renewable Financially Independent Person Visa, requiring showing a minimum annual passive income for a couple of about $60,000.

— William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026