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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Sweet potatoes are a resistant starch, which the body cannot break down and use for energy.
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Adjective
Barbara Corcoran said McCall was too resistant and close-minded to be a good partner.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In about 20 percent of cases, McLaughlin said, the condition is estimated to be resistant to treatment.
—Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Sweet potatoes are a resistant starch, which the body cannot break down and use for energy.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
The cameras record in 1080p resolution, can stream video to a mobile app, are weather resistant and have an unusually long battery life.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 2 May. 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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