resistant

[rɪˈzɪstənt]

resistant Definition

• 1. not affected or harmed by something
• 2. able to withstand the action or effect of something
• 3. opposing or struggling against something

Using resistant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "resistant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The material is resistant to water and stains.

• Example

  She is resistant to change.

• Example

  The bacteria has become resistant to antibiotics.

• Example

  The team put up a resistant defense against their opponents.

resistant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for resistant

• immune
• impervious
• invulnerable
• unaffected
• unconquerable

Antonyms for resistant

• susceptible
• vulnerable
• yielding

Phrases with resistant

• heat-resistant

  able to withstand high temperatures without being damaged

  Example

  The oven mitts are heat-resistant, so you won't burn your hands while cooking.

• resistant strain

  a type of bacteria or virus that is not affected by certain drugs or treatments

  Example

  The hospital is dealing with an outbreak of a resistant strain of bacteria.

• resistant to change

  unwilling or slow to accept new ideas or ways of doing things

  Example

  The company culture is resistant to change, making it difficult to implement new policies.

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Summary: resistant in Brief

The term 'resistant' [rɪˈzɪstənt] describes something that is not affected or harmed by something, able to withstand the action or effect of something, or opposing or struggling against something. It can refer to materials, organisms, or people, as in 'The material is resistant to water and stains,' 'The bacteria has become resistant to antibiotics,' and 'She is resistant to change.' The adjective extends into phrases like 'heat-resistant' and 'resistant strain,' and has formal synonyms like 'impervious' and 'invulnerable.'