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

Lightweight cotton wovens are boosted with technical finishes that add water-repellent and wind-resistant properties. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Dickies would use flame-resistant denim for his size 434 jeans. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Some patients who were initially resistant now bring their vaccine questions to an appointment, or ask about whether a particular source is trustworthy — every so often, TikTok is surprisingly evidence-based. — Mara Evans, STAT, 27 July 2026

After applying the base coat and two-to-three coats of color—and letting everything dry—Qin finished each look with a shine-boosting, chip-resistant top coat that gave Hathaway’s nails that glossy, gel-like finish. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 27 July 2026