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resistant

The word “resistant” has 3 syllables: re-sis-tant

It's pronounced as /rɪˈzɪstənt/

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In the thesaurus, “resistant” has 122 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for resistant along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for resistant

Antonyms for resistant

Meanings of resistant

  • noun
    1. A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
    2. A thing which resists.
  • adjective
    1. Which makes resistance or offers opposition.
    2. Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.
    3. Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.

Example Sentences

  • Some bacteria are resistant to common antibiotics.
  • This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
  • He remained resistant to the idea of changing his plans.
  • The new crop variety is resistant to drought.
  • Certain materials are resistant to heat and corrosion.

On this page you'll find 157 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to resistant, such as: adamant, advantageous, adverse, affable, against, agreeable, amiable.

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