resistant
adjectiveHow many syllables in resistant?
There are 3 syllables in the word resistant.How to pronounce resistant:
Definition of resistant:
- resistant (adjective):
- firm, solid, or rigid
- giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
- relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection).
Synonyms for resistant:
adverse
against
antagonistic
averse
balky
combative
competing
conflicting
contrary
counteracting
countering
defiant
dissident
hard
hesitant
hostile
immune
insubordinate
insusceptible
intractable
intransigent
opposed
opposing
rebel
rebellious
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Antonyms for resistant:
accessible
defenceless
defenseless
exposed
hindered
liable
open
receptive
sensitive
subject
susceptible
unguarded
unprotected
unresistant
vulnerable
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