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
  • The composite score of cumulative impacts reflects communities in Chicago that are most burdened by pollution and most vulnerable to its effects.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Damage to civilian infrastructure, including electricity, water and gas systems, could once again leave millions vulnerable during the harsh winter months, raising fears of a repeat of last winter’s severe conditions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 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
  • In fact there are a number of herbs, vitamins, and prescription medications that can make your skin especially susceptible to sunburn, including some SSRIs, hypertension medications, and cholesterol-lowering medications.
    — Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Child development experts have noted teenagers are more susceptible to social comparison than adults, so products that reward popularity can be more harmful to their mental health.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 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
  • Our population feels sad, helpless, uneasy, fearful and worried — and with good reason.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Hundreds have felt helpless in the Via De La Paz, Pacific Palisades condominium complex, as the wildfire incinerated half of it.
    — Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of helpless
Adjective
  • Options range from passive cooling sheets and mattress toppers that wick heat away from the body to powered water- and air-based systems that actively regulate temperature around you.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Research shows proximity to water, through active engagement or passive viewing, promotes stress reduction, increased happiness, better sleep, and physical activity.
    — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of passive
Adjective
  • Denver does get a 2031 unprotected first-round pick from Cleveland.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Nuggets receive an unprotected 2031 first-round pick from the Cavaliers and a 2032 second-rounder from the Sacramento Kings.
    — Janis Carr, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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