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

It’s made with breathable, sweat-resistant fabric and is even machine-washable. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

Install slip-resistant flooring and curbless showers to reduce fall risks and improve safety. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

The Series 12 has the same dust rating, but is water resistant to a lesser depth of 164 feet, and isn’t suited for scuba diving, high-velocity water sports, or extreme environmental conditions. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

This Way Eyeliner With 21 shades, and waterproof, smudge-resistant wear, this checks every box. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026