resistant

/ɹɪsˈɪstənt/

/ɹiˈzɪstənt/, /ɹɪˈzɪstənt/

[adjective]

resistant

[ADJECTIVE]

being protected from or having a high degree of resistance to something, such as an infection or disease

synonyms : immune

disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

synonyms : insubordinate

resistive

impervious to being affected

incapable of absorbing or mixing with

synonyms : repellent

able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

synonyms : tolerant

Examples

1. The energy company's board of directors was composed entirely of men in gray suits who were resistant to investing in renewable energy sources.

2. The board of directors of the company was composed entirely of men in gray suits who were resistant to change and innovation, and who were not receptive to new ideas or perspectives.

3. She had been resistant to new technology, but times change and we with time - she had to learn how to use the latest devices.

4. Trying to get her to change her mind is like trying to nail Jell-O to the wall - she's very stubborn and resistant to change.

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