resistant

• يصف ما يقدر على مقاومة تأثير شيء ما أو الصمود أمامه، أو الشخص الذي يعارض شيئًا أو يرفض قبوله.

Describes something that is able to withstand the effects of something, or someone who opposes or refuses to accept something.

1. Immune to disease or infectionB2formalmedical

   Having the ability to withstand or fight off a specific disease or infection.

   مقاوم للمرض

   • Some people are naturally resistant to certain viruses.
   • The patient became resistant to the antibiotic after prolonged use.
   • Vaccination helps make the body resistant to the disease.

   المرادفاتimmuneimperviousinsusceptibleunsusceptible

   الأضدادsusceptiblevulnerable

2. Tolerant of environmental stressB2formalscientific

   Able to survive or thrive under difficult environmental conditions or physiological stress.

   مُقاوِم

   • This plant is resistant to drought and extreme heat.
   • The material is resistant to corrosion from salt water.
   • Certain bacteria are resistant to high temperatures.

   المرادفاتdurablehardyresilientrobustruggedsturdytough

   الأضدادsensitivesusceptiblevulnerableweak

3. Impervious to being affectedB2formal

   Not easily influenced, changed, or harmed by something.

   مُقاوِم

   • She is resistant to criticism and stays focused on her goals.
   • The coating makes the surface resistant to scratches.
   • He was resistant to the idea of changing his routine.

   المرادفاتhardenedimmuneimperviousinsusceptibleinvulnerableproofunaffectedunsusceptible

   الأضدادreceptivesusceptiblevulnerableyielding

4. Defiant of authorityC1formalpolitical

   Showing opposition or refusal to comply with established authority or rules.

   العاصي

   • The group was resistant to the new government policies.
   • Teenagers can sometimes be resistant to parental guidance.
   • The workers remained resistant to the management's demands.

   المرادفاتcontumaciousdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateintransigentrebelliousrecalcitrantrefractoryungovernable

   الأضدادcompliantconformingdocileobedientsubmissive

5. Incapable of absorbing or mixingC1formalscientific

   Unable to absorb or combine with another substance, often due to chemical properties.

   مُقاوِم للامتزاج

   • This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
   • The material is resistant to oil and other liquids.
   • Some plastics are resistant to chemical reactions.

   المرادفاتhydrophobicimpenetrableimperviousnonabsorbentproofrepellent

   الأضدادabsorbentmisciblepermeablereceptive