nonresistant Definition
- 1not offering resistance; passive or submissive
- 2not resistant to a particular disease, drug, or other treatment
Using nonresistant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nonresistant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The nonresistant attitude of the protesters was met with violence from the police.
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This strain of bacteria is nonresistant to antibiotics.
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The nonresistant material was easily damaged by the impact.
nonresistant Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: nonresistant in Brief
The term 'nonresistant' [non-ri-zis-tuhnt] refers to a lack of resistance or passivity, as in 'The nonresistant attitude of the protesters was met with violence from the police.' It can also refer to a lack of resistance to a particular disease or treatment, as in 'This strain of bacteria is nonresistant to antibiotics.' Synonyms include 'passive,' 'submissive,' and 'docile,' while antonyms include 'resistant,' 'defiant,' and 'obstinate.'
