resistant

adjective
UK: /rɪˈzɪstənt/
US: /rɪˈzɪstənt/

  1. Having the ability to not be affected by something, especially something harmful.

    1. This plant is resistant to disease.
    2. Many bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics, creating a serious medical problem for doctors.

  2. Opposing or not wanting something; trying to stop something from happening.

    1. The bank is resistant to lowering interest rates.
    2. She was resistant to the idea of moving to a new city, but she eventually agreed.

Synonyms

immune defiant
resistant noun

  1. A person or thing that resists something.

    1. This new material is a resistant to high temperatures.
    2. The most resistant among the protestors were arrested by the police.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resistant" in English means: Having the ability to not be affected by something, especially something harmful., Opposing or not wanting something; trying to stop something from happening..

The phonetic transcription of "resistant" is /rɪˈzɪstənt/ in British English and /rɪˈzɪstənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resistant": immune, defiant.

Example usage of "resistant": "This plant is resistant to disease.". More examples on the page.