resistant

Adjective
  1. Relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) (synset 302372182)
    similar to: insusceptible, unsusceptible - not susceptible to
    same as: immune
  2. Able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress (synset 302444201)
    "the plant is tolerant of saltwater"; "these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided"; "the new hybrid is more resistant to drought"
    similar to: tolerable - capable of being borne or endured
    same as: tolerant
  3. Impervious to being affected (synset 301779414)
    "resistant to the effects of heat"; "resistant to persuasion"
    similar to: imperviable, impervious - not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  4. Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority (synset 300699387)
    similar to: defiant, noncompliant - boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
    same as: insubordinate, resistive
  5. Incapable of absorbing or mixing with (synset 300008009)
    "a water-repellent fabric"; "plastic highly resistant to steam and water"
    similar to: nonabsorbent, nonabsorptive - not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)
    same as: repellent

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