resistant

[ ri-zis-tuhnt ]

adjective

1. exhibiting or offering resistance; resisting (often used in combination):

   stain-resistant;

   resistant to change.

noun

1. a person or thing that resists.

Other Words From

• re·sistant·ly adverb
• anti·re·sistant adjective noun
• anti·re·sistant·ly adverb
• unre·sistant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of resistant¹

1590–1600; < Middle French resistant, present participle of resister to resist; -ant

Example Sentences

But with some members of his own party resistant to his surprise ascent to the top in 2016, he struggled with other aims.

From BBC

CIWF’s biggest fear is that gene-editing animals to make them more resistant to diseases will mean that the industry will not be motivated to deal with the conditions that lead to the animals getting ill in the first place - such as crowded, unsanitary conditions.

From BBC

Indeed, many of those who argue for the use of gene-editing technology do so partly on animal welfare grounds - because it could make farm animals more resistant to disease and, since fewer would die as a result, fewer would be needed in the first place.

From BBC

County sheriff from 2014 to 2018 involved dealing with powerful union resistant to major disciplinary reforms.

From Los Angeles Times

County sheriff from 2014 to 2018 involved dealing with powerful union resistant to major disciplinary reforms.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• immune
• invulnerable