Synonyms for renitent

Most common

opposing · resistant · reluctant · elastic · resilient · antagonistic · counteractive

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   resistant to physical pressure; unyielding

Example sentences

• opposing Our unity in opposing hate speech is our strength.
• resistant Many are convinced that he is resistant to advice.
• reluctant Some soldiers were reluctant to obey the commands.
• elastic This swimming suit is made of elastic material.
• resilient The banking sector remained resilient to shocks.
• antagonistic The two countries are antagonistic to each other.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

elastic³

8 letters

opposing³

9 letters

resistant³, reluctant³, resilient³

12 letters

antagonistic⁵

13 letters

counteractive

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (elastic³ = 3 syllables).