re·sis·tant
ri-ˈzi-stənt 
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus
Examples of resistant in a Sentence
Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, one of the top contenders to become Trump’s running mate, will host a fund-raiser that includes Republican donors who so far have been resistant to Trump.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 9 May 2024
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Adjective
Did the tone of people who are resistant to vaccines change after COVID-19?
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, one of the top contenders to become Trump’s running mate, will host a fund-raiser that includes Republican donors who so far have been resistant to Trump.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 9 May 2024
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
variants
also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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