Synonyms of resistant

resistant 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in resisting

opposed to something or refusing to agree or obey

The toddler was resistant to trying vegetables.

His parents were set in their ways and resistant to the changes brought about by technology.

Related Words

• resisting
• opposing
• reluctant
• hesitant
• opposed
• willful
• defiant
• unwilling
• adverse
• refractory
• competing
• recalcitrant
• intractable
• rebellious
• contrary
• hostile
• conflicting
• averse
• rebel
• balky
• insubordinate
• unruly
• counteracting
• against
• hard
• wayward
• countering
• contumacious
• obstreperous
• loath
• ungovernable
• disinclined
• relentless
• untoward
• incompliant
• recusant
• unrelenting
• froward
• inflexible
• unfavorable
• stern
• unbending
• unflinching
• negative
• disadvantageous
• inimical
• unfriendly
• counter
• unsympathetic
• prejudicial

Dissimilar Words

• tolerant
• unresistant
• friendly
• benign
• understanding
• complying
• positive
• hospitable
• agreeable
• congenial
• favorable
• amiable
• sympathetic
• supportive
• cordial
• advantageous
• affable
• amicable
• benignant
• well-disposed

2

as in persistent

having or showing determination to do or continue something

The resistant athletes did not give up even when they were losing the game.

He was quite resistant, able to bounce back after even large setbacks in his career.

Related Words

• persistent
• stubborn
• positive
• resolute
• loyal
• patient
• steady
• dedicated
• insistent
• tenacious
• steadfast
• hardened
• determined
• unhesitating
• willful
• faithful
• pertinacious
• unfaltering
• good
• true
• adamant
• sure
• unwavering
• dogged
• certain
• obstinate
• resolved
• relentless
• obdurate
• assured
• persevering
• constant
• unyielding
• firm
• implacable
• staunch
• intent
• pertinacious
• hardheaded
• headstrong
• hard
• peevish
• mulish
• opinionated
• perverse
• single-minded
• pigheaded
• devoted
• hell-bent
• indurate
• bullheaded
• unregenerate
• inflexible
• unrelenting
• stiff-necked
• unbending
• self-willed
• stern
• unflinching

Dissimilar Words

• yielding
• surrendering
• hesitant
• quitting
• irresolute
• faltering
• hesitating
• wavering
• vacillating

resistant

2 of 2

noun

as in challenger

Related Words

• challenger
• resister
• insubordinate
• rebel
• insurgent
• revolutionary
• recusant
• oppositionist
• red
• refuser
• defier
• insurrectionist
• mutineer
• revolutionist
• anarchist
• insurrectionary
• revolter
• radical
• discontent
• extremist
• anarch
• malcontent

Dissimilar Words

• supporter
• patriot
• loyalist
• counterrevolutionary
• counterinsurgent
• counterrevolutionist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resistant

Adjective

The commission recommends people in the Asheville area purchase bear-resistant trash containers, or modify existing trash containers with straps, buckles or metal clasps to lock down the lids. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

The Food and Drug Administration flagged a potential safety signal after four deaths were reported among patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia who received investigational evenamide in clinical trials, MedPage Today informs us. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

Emily's Entourage is also investing in other approaches — phages, which are naturally occurring viruses that kill bacteria, and antimicrobials – that treat drug-resistant infections that can ultimately be fatal for CF patients. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

While working to develop critical onboard software for the spacecraft — both command modules and lunar landers — that completed NASA’s historic Apollo flights — Hamilton is credited with making the system more robust and accident-resistant. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026