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adjective

Definition of resistantnext
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.

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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.

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noun

as in challenger

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Recent Examples of resistant
Adjective
Other pest-resistant bulbs include Crocus, Galanthus (Snow Drops), Scilla (Squill), Eranthis (Winter Aconite), and Alliums. — Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 By the 1980s, doctors were seeing multidrug-resistant strains spreading globally. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Electronic warfare can disrupt some unmanned systems, but autonomous drones, resistant communications links and other technologies can make jamming less reliable. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026 Labor Day Security Camera Deals Protect your property inside and out with the weather-resistant Blink Outdoor 4 three-camera system. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
  1. resisting
  2. persistent
  3. challenger
  4. opposing
  5. stubborn
  6. resister
  7. reluctant
  8. positive
Adjective
  • There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of resisting
Adjective
  • With almost 60% of Latino employment still spanning industries that traditionally pay less, Alvarez designed the report to capture growing income and employment in the context of persistent housing costs and working-class populations.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Sheik’s career was marked by a persistent tension between mainstream recognition and his own resistance to the machinery of pop stardom.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of persistent
Noun
  • In 1983, the 12m yacht Azzurra — flying the YCCS burgee — represented Italy for the first time in the long history of the America’s Cup, the oldest sports trophy in international sport, finishing third in the challenger series at its first attempt.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Anta Kids, meanwhile, has become a formidable challenger, having crossed 10 billion yuan in annual gross merchandise volume by the end of 2024 and continuing to record high-single-digit offline growth into the first quarter of this year.
    — Li Jun, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of challenger
Adjective
  • Crossing behind the umpire and catcher is considered a form of respect for the game, the opposing team, and the officials.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Carlynton coach DeQuay Canton, 24, was seen screaming at the sideline of the opposing team and then confronted one of their coaches, Frank McGrath, 37, the criminal complaint said.
    — Matt Foster, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of opposing
Adjective
  • Apple's stubborn insistence on keeping base iPhones at 60Hz while budget Android phones offer zippier refresh rates has always baffled me.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Bigger paychecks sought While the economy may be showing signs of acceleration, stubborn inflation has eroded Americans’ take-home pay.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stubborn
Noun
  • In November 1971, Berkeley, California, became the first sanctuary city in the country when 12 local churches inspired the City Council to pass a resolution offering sanctuary to draft resisters.
    — Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Clemson resister Dabo Swinney has driven his program into the ground.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of resister
Adjective
  • The unease is palpable in Kenya, where many people affected by the directive were reluctant to speak to us on the record.
    — Michael Kaloki, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Still, many small business owners are reluctant to actually make the swap.
    — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of reluctant
Adjective
  • This is the second year in a row that the WMO has detected positive change in the ozone hole, but there are still some warning signs highlighted in the report.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
  • North Carolina is seeing a spike in positive COVID-19 cases as hospitals brace for an uptick in respiratory illnesses heading into fall, according to state and federal health data.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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