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
  • Brightly colored and casual beach attire is a no-fail way to get flagged as a vulnerable tourist while abroad.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Supply chains and raw materials are vulnerable to extreme weather, while unpredictable temperatures can affect when consumers want to buy and wear products.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 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
  • Those late struggles left the Twins susceptible, and Detroit finally broke through in the 12th.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In turn, landscapes marred by fire are more susceptible to flash flooding, due to sparse vegetation and changes in the soil.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 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
  • Y’know, the two living, breathing, helpless children forced to sit idle while their mother and (almost) step-father constantly and brazenly risk abandoning them.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Muslims who are peace-loving and helpless also need a hand up.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of helpless
Adjective
  • Experts, viral bedtime routines and a growing lineup of sleep-tracking wearables are all part of the same movement pushing sleep from passive recovery into an active performance category.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Fry and Drew did make important contributions, working out passive techniques for setting hot and humid air in motion.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of passive
Adjective
  • The Clippers agreed in principle to trade Leonard to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, a 2027 first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • These systems allow turbine components to face temperatures that would weaken an unprotected alloy.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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