C1adjectiveformalsciencehealth
US/rɪˈzɪs.tənt/
UK/rɪˈzɪs.tənt/
not harmed or affected by something; or unwilling to accept change
In context
Some bacteria have become resistant to common antibiotics.
The fabric is water resistant, so you can wear it in the rain.
Many employees are resistant to change in the workplace.
Words that go with resistant
adjective + preposition
- resistant toThe plant is resistant to drought.
noun + noun
- water resistantMy watch is water resistant.
- heat resistantUse a heat resistant dish in the oven.
- drug resistantDrug resistant infections are a growing problem.
- fire resistantThe walls are made of fire resistant material.
adverb + adjective
- highly resistantThe metal is highly resistant to rust.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
resistant with changeCorrect: resistant to change