19
fast(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
19
constant(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
19
enduring(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
19
permanent(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
19
stout(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
19
substantial(adjective, strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
18
resist(verb, adjective, strain, firmness, labour)
18
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, hard, determined)
13
repellent(adjective, proof, unaffected, resilient, impervious)
12
obstinate(adjective, determined, resolute, rigid, stubborn)
10
defiant(adjective, antagonistic, unwilling, unruly, opposed)
10
impervious(adjective, strong, tough, resist, sturdy)
10
pacifist
10
resistive(adjective, resist, resistance, secretive, experimental)
9
rebellious(adjective, antagonistic, unwilling, unruly, opposed)
9
recalcitrant(adjective, awkward, resistance, stubborn, forced)
9
tough(adjective, strong, hard, fit, firm)
8
insubordinate(adjective, defiant)
8
obdurate(adjective, hard, determined, resolute, unfeeling)
8
resisting(adjective, resist, resistance, obstinate, opposing)
11 years ago|12k views|share |citing 
APASmart Define. (2015). resistant thesaurus. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/resistant/thesaurus/synonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2015. "resistant thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/resistant/thesaurus/synonyms (accessed September 22, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2015, resistant thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 22 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/resistant/thesaurus/synonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "resistant thesaurus" 19 August 2015. Web. 22 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/resistant/thesaurus/synonyms>