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adjective

Definition of resistantnext
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.

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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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Recent Examples of resistant
Adjective
As someone who spends his professional life focused on the challenges forests are facing, Ferris is excited about the prospect of a new generation of Dutch elm resistant trees. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Early on, the government issued wildland firefighters fire-resistant pants that were pocketless and uncomfortable. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 One specific area that is actively being explored is the potential of using bacteriophages, which are originally viral in nature, in conjunction with advancements in AI to help detect, track and destroy resistant bacteria forms. — Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Swap your stiff, uncomfortable trousers for these pleated, wide-leg pants that are made from a four-way stretch, wrinkle-resistant fabric. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resistant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resistant
  1. resisting
  2. persistent
  3. challenger
  4. opposing
  5. stubborn
  6. resister
  7. reluctant
  8. positive
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
  • In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Mehta increased his price target on FANG stock to $220 from $212 and reiterated a buy rating, citing the company's capital-efficient volume growth as oil prices remain high amid persistent supply disruption in the Middle East.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of persistent
Noun
  • Mills lost his bid for another term when he was defeated last month by a GOP primary challenger.
    — Claudia Grisales, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Democratic challengers call for generational change Moulton has framed his challenge against Markey around generational change since the beginning.
    — Margie Cullen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of challenger
Adjective
  • Ella Stiller is their ingenuous aide-de-camp, Busy Philipps a flamboyant investor and Renée Elise Goldsberry as an opposing counsel who has history with Colter.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Georgia is eager to see someone else on the opposing sidelines after going against itself for much of the past month during preseason practices.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of opposing
Adjective
  • Speaking in Jackson Hole, Wyoming late last week, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh highlighted his worries about stubborn inflation .
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Knight set up Darby on a table and hit a springboard clothesline on the stubborn announce table.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 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
  • Families are making difficult decisions with some residents reluctant to leave their homes.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The penalties are a key point because, though the judge could clear the players to be eligible, a school may still be reluctant to risk being penalized by the conference.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of reluctant
Adjective
  • Though Rosado tested positive for a small amount of meth and had been going up to 90 mph, the evidence indicated that Rosado had fallen asleep and that his car drifted off the freeway before hitting a guardrail, Cherney said.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • His remarks later shifted toward perseverance and remaining positive through difficult circumstances.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resistant. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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