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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This holly is pest-free and deer resistant for easy maintenance.
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Adjective
Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Beware of the Heat Hot glass looks like cold glass—wear heat-resistant gloves if possible, or simply use hand protection when handling the hot glass.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
This holly is pest-free and deer resistant for easy maintenance.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
This one from Mercer41 is available in beige and brown performance twill fabrics, which are durable and fade-resistant.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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