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

Power shutoffs, camera networks, aggressive firefighting tactics and measures to make homes more resistant to fire all play a role. — Steve Large, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Despite the growing proportion of drug-resistant cases, the number of cases overall is not shooting up. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

Nano black features a fingerprint- and stain-resistant coating, while the silver-white Neo is treated with a special sandblasting process to give it a matte finish. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Lutnick has been resistant to reducing the tariffs, the sources said. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026