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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in challenger
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resistant
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Modern varieties are thornless and disease resistant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
They were originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, which happens when the body’s cells become resistant to the hormone insulin.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Each piece is crafted from the lightest weight cast iron on the market, according to the brand, and is stain, chip, and crack resistant.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resistant
Adjective
Quantum internet is designed to be resistant to these threats, making data breaches nearly impossible.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Modern varieties are thornless and disease resistant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
They were originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, which happens when the body’s cells become resistant to the hormone insulin.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Each piece is crafted from the lightest weight cast iron on the market, according to the brand, and is stain, chip, and crack resistant.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
Adjective
-
There are medications available to help with persistent skin conditions, Cortright said.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
-
But persistent homophobia and an anti-LGBTQ+ political climate have still made too many companies, Disney included, skittish about capitalizing on that trend.—
Ana Osorno,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Traders do see the Fed cutting in June, but much can change between now and then, and a stubborn central bank could set off Trump again.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
-
The most glaring of those misses came against Arsenal in October, with Bournemouth trying to break down a stubborn defence following William Saliba’s dismissal.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Much depends on whether state authorities can outmaneuver the protesters and sow division in their ranks, perhaps even provoking nonviolent resisters to abandon their protests and strikes, lose their discipline and unity, and take up arms in response to repression.—
Erica Chenoweth,
Foreign Affairs,
16 June 2014
-
In the 1940s and ’50s, room-sized mainframe computers relied on thousands of vacuum tubes, resisters, capacitors and more.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Teens may be moody, glued to their phones, or reluctant to try new foods or wake up early for tours.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
-
Ramazani has something about him, and Leeds will be reluctant to ignore that, especially with three years still to run on his contract.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
-
The numbers paint a generally positive outlook that, according to these forecasters, should allow the nation to narrowly dodge a slump.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
-
His spirit is one of life and moving forward and trying to find a way to survive and to thrive and to grow and to be in this positive, progressive state.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
This demonstrates how even those driving innovation are often hesitant to embrace its full implications.—
Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
-
Turner announced his new relationship on an April 2025 podcast episode Turner was initially hesitant to share the identity of his new girlfriend, but began talking about his new relationship in April 2025.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
If such a situation arises, China will never accept it and will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
-
Garland shared the duo’s resolute ethic while appearing at a Los Angeles panel alongside Mendoza (and D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, who portrays Mendoza with a convincing stoicism that arose from his inquiries into the concerted memories of the SEAL’s battle mates).—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
In confrontations with both India and Iran, Pakistan has consistently denied offering safe haven to transnational rebels at a time when the country was struggling to stem a deadly wave of attacks by insurgents against its own soldiers and civilians.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
-
Many Muslim Kashmiris support the rebels’ goal of uniting the territory, either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country.—
Aijaz Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share