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List of meaning for resistant

immune, resistant(adj)

relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

tolerant, resistant(adj)

able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

"the plant is tolerant of saltwater"; "these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided"; "the new hybrid is more resistant to drought"

resistant(adj)

impervious to being affected

"resistant to the effects of heat"; "resistant to persuasion"

insubordinate, resistant, resistive(adj)

disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

repellent, resistant(adj)

incapable of absorbing or mixing with

"a water-repellent fabric"; "plastic highly resistant to steam and water"

opposed to something or refusing to agree or obey The toddler was resistant to trying vegetables.

His parents were set in their ways and resistant to the changes brought about by technology.

having or showing determination to do or continue something The resistant athletes did not give up even when they were losing the game.

He was quite resistant, able to bounce back after even large setbacks in his career.

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