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

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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 platter is also scratch- and stain-resistant, can be used to reheat food in the oven or microwave, and is dishwasher-safe for easy post-party cleanup. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

The Fortis upgrade is built to meet MIL-STD 810H military standards, with drop-resistant construction and Corning Gorilla Glass over the screen. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026

For comparison, modern fire-resistant materials can withstand fire exposure for a maximum of only about five hours. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 July 2026

Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist. — Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 12 July 2026