Synonyms: repellent, resistant
Definition: incapable of absorbing or mixing with
Usage: a water-repellent fabric; plastic highly resistant to steam and water
Similar words: nonabsorbent, nonabsorptive
Definition: not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)
Synonyms: resistant, resistive, insubordinate
Definition: disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
Similar words: defiant, noncompliant
Definition: boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
Usage: brought up to be aggressive and defiant; a defiant attitude
Synonyms: resistant
Definition: impervious to being affected
Usage: resistant to the effects of heat; resistant to persuasion
Similar words: imperviable, impervious
Definition: not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
Usage: a material impervious to water; someone impervious to argument
Definition: relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
Similar words: unsusceptible, insusceptible
Definition: not susceptible to
Definition: able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
Usage: 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 words: tolerable
Definition: capable of being borne or endured
Usage: the climate is at least tolerable