unresistant

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈzi-stənt How to pronounce unresistant (audio)
Definition of unresistantnext
1
as in vulnerable
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack a weakened immune system that rendered him unresistant to pneumonia

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2
as in resigned
receiving or enduring without offering resistance the kitten was surprisingly unresistant when the vet examined her

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Recent Examples of unresistant Yet what has been most striking, in the years since Heller, is how generally unresistant Justices and judges have been to that interpretation. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 7 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unresistant
  1. vulnerable
  2. resigned
  3. susceptible
  4. obedient
  5. helpless
  6. passive
  7. unprotected
  8. nonresistant
Adjective
  • An alignment takes place, as the legacy media consistently allows Rowling, as one of their own, to get away with removing trans women from their verifiable position as a vulnerable demographic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The evening brought plenty of laughs, but also a recognition that the progress CAPE and the broader AAPI entertainment community have made remains vulnerable amid an industry facing contraction, layoffs, and shrinking opportunities.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
Adjective
  • There’s no wonder or dread in this future — just the resigned acceptance that nothing is remarkable, despite all the nifty gadgets everyone has.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Liz Alvarado skillfully broadens this figure from a resigned, knowing older woman committed to marrying for security, to believably revealing dormant feelings within her that tamped down her first-and-only true enamorado Diego.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
Definition of resigned
Adjective
  • Control Apple maggot flies are closely monitored in susceptible regions, and small outbreaks can sometimes be managed without conventional pesticides.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • White wines and rosés are especially susceptible to the phenomenon known as lightstrike, but sunlight can ruin any wine.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • Reflecting on her obedient past as a child actor, Panettiere told THR that that pressure ultimately took a toll on her.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The native, late summer-blooming obedient plant is a showy addition to your garden.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of obedient
Adjective
  • But passengers don’t have to be helpless during these stressful ordeals.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Technology can erode privacy, concentrate power, damage the environment, and leave people feeling helpless.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of helpless
Adjective
  • This is different from past IPOs where retail brokerages got a tranche of shares to distribute, but held an entirely passive role.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The multi-angle layout transforms the pouch from a passive storage bag into an active, vertical tool board.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of passive
Adjective
  • Rising premiums and outdated federal flood maps leave many people unprotected, while the program struggles to balance affordability, accurate risk pricing and taxpayer costs.
    — Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Once inside the animal, unprotected trace minerals can interact with compounds such as phytate, reducing the amount available for absorption.
    — Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of unprotected
Adjective
  • Over time, the proportion of resistant bacteria will increase as nonresistant bacteria are killed by the antibiotic.
    — Andre Hudson, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2021
  • The complaint accuses the police officers, Jordan Belchamber and Christino Quinonez, of failing to immediately intervene upon seeing Zapata Hernandez being restrained — handcuffed, nonresistant and facedown — on the pavement.
    — Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2021
Definition of nonresistant

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“Unresistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unresistant. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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