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Synonyms & Antonyms of resistant
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- The toddler was resistant to trying vegetables.
- His parents were set in their ways and resistant to the changes brought about by technology.
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- 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.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for resistant
- assured,
- certain,
- dedicated,
- determined,
- firm,
- hell-bent,
- intent,
- positive,
- resolute,
- resolved,
- single-minded,
- sure
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resistant
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of resistant was in the 15th century
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