RESISTANT Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of resistant

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.

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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.

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noun

as in challenger

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New trends prioritize universal accessibility, integrating smart technology and slip-resistant surfaces subtly. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Woolly mammoths coexisted with early humans who hunted the cold-resistant herbivores for food and used their tusks and bones as tools. — CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is also quite rugged, as its titanium casing is corrosion-resistant. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The gentle, moisturizing formula is water-resistant and sweat-resistant for long-lasting protection while remaining gentle on the skin. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resistant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant

Adjective

There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of resisting

Adjective

The scorching temperatures and persistent droughts in June and July mutually reinforced each other to create a hot weather spiral, according to Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft built to provide persistent maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistent

Adjective

Imagine a White player drilling a Black opponent above the neck, getting tossed and then immediately posting a racial accusation aimed at the opposing team.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The murder of an influencer could be interpreted as an attempt to send an intimidating message to the opposing side.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of opposing

Adjective

Volatile job numbers, stubborn inflation and changes to the Fed’s communications style are all stirring up uncertainty in markets and raising the stakes for upcoming economic data releases — including this week’s inflation report.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
The softening job market may complicate the calculation for the Federal Reserve, which is also battling stubborn inflation.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of stubborn

Noun

In November 1971, Berkeley, California, became the first sanctuary city in the country when 12 local churches inspired the City Council to pass a resolution offering sanctuary to draft resisters.

— Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Clemson resister Dabo Swinney has driven his program into the ground.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

Definition of resister

Adjective

Maumelle Animal Shelter The pit viper was so reluctant to exit the helmet that police officers had to pour water into it to force the snake out and into a bag.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Advertisers were reluctant to run commercials during subsequent commemorations in the first few years following the attacks, but time has softened some of those concerns.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of reluctant

Adjective

Friday is here and that means all you Competitive Wordle players, playing against your friends, co-workers, rivals, enemies, or against me or the Wordle Bot, must double your points, whether positive or negative.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Confusion was sparked last month when the Food and Drug Administration announced that a sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that had tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

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