resistive
- adjective
- /rɪˈzɪtɪv/
:
recalcitrante
- I'm generally resistive to this idea, especially since for the most part we're a tight-knit group here and don't need some guy saying "do this, don't do that," but I think maybe it's time for a loose guidelines kind of deal.
- resistive reading
- resistive texts
Examples
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If the counselor suggests the best solution, don't be resistive.
Academic text (2009) -
What you see as "talking with his hands" I see as being very aggressive and openly resistive.
Blog text (28) -
Many students are resistive to authority, voicing their opinions against the school's strict rules.
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He was often resistive in meetings, challenging every proposal the manager suggested.
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During the debate, she remained resistive to the opposing arguments, firmly standing her ground.
Synonyms
63
5.6
Refusing to follow rules or orders in a bold, open way
43
4.5
Not willing to follow rules or authority
20
4.3
Refusing to accept change or obey people in charge
16
6.8
Acting in a hostile way toward someone or something
12
8.1
Refusing to follow orders or respect someone in charge
11
8.1
Not willing to follow rules or accept control
5
6.6
Showing disagreement or resistance to someone with power
1
9.9
Hard to control or train and does not obey people in charge
1
8.7
Hard to control or manage because of stubborn behaviour
1
9.9
Being stubborn and refusing to obey people in charge, for example a court
Often refuses to do what others ask
Not accepting strict control by people in charge
Likely to disagree with most people and start arguments
Disagreeing with the majority or with official opinion
Antonyms
How Opposed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Resistive comes from the Latin resistere, which means 'stand against', and the same root appears in resist and resistance. So a resistive person or group 'stands against' rules or control and tends to oppose what authority asks.